Beeswax Wood Finish and Furniture Polish: Always Been the Best…
Once - and not so terribly long ago - just about ALL wood finish products were made with beeswax. But mass-produced…
Installing Package Bees (It’s Really Not Hard!)
Time for installing package bees in my new hive. If you’re beginning beekeeping, package bees are a great way to stock…
Build a Bee Hive: An Illustrated, Step-By-Step Guide
It's time to build a beehive for my soon-to-arrive package bees. If you'll soon be starting beekeeping, you can build your…
Preventing Wasps in Beehive
How to prevent wasps in beehives? by Jan Ray (Fredericksburg, Texas) I had a new colony of bees, went away for…
Want to Buy Beeswax? Here’s What I Recommend…
Thanks to the internet, it's easier than ever to buy beeswax. With just a few clicks of your mouse, you can…
Beehive Distance From People
Hi again! I need some more expert advice if you don't mind. Some of my family members are a bit cautious…
How to Buy Bees and Install Them in Your New Hive
Is it time to buy bees? If you've made the decision to start beekeeping, then it is time to buy them.…
Best Manuka Honey of 2022
Manuka honey is the best honey in the world. It is the gold standard for which all other honey is compared.…
What Is Bee Pollen?
It’s an astoundingly nutritious substance. It’s a rich source of protein that provides many of the vitamins, minerals and trace nutrients…
Bee Pollen Research Studies: What can we Learn From Them?
There really haven’t been very many bee pollen research studies conducted. Certainly not enough to absolutely prove that bee pollen is…
Beware of Bee Pollen Side Effects
The risk of encountering bee pollen side effects is something you should be aware of if you’re considering taking a pollen…
Using Bee Pollen for Allergies: Can it Really Help?
Using bee pollen for allergies is one of the natural allergy remedies that have become more popular in recent years. Could…
Bee Gloves: Should You Use Them?
If you're a beginning beekeeper, there's only one anwer to the question above... YES! When you’re starting out, wear bee gloves…
Always Use Your Bee Veil Without Fail!
How important is it to use a bee veil? Very! Bees are certainly fascinating insects, and great fun to work with. But do you…
The Hive Tool: Every Beekeeper Needs One
So what is a hive tool? To those unfamiliar with beekeeping, the name might be a little bit deceiving. If you…
Honey Candy: Sweet Tooth Anyone?
Not surprisingly, honey candy was the first type of candy ever made. For many centuries, honey was the only sweetener available.…
Benefits of Honey and Cinnamon: A Cure or Just Tasty?
The benefits of honey and cinnamon have been purported by many to be nigh onto a miracle drug. Claims are made…