Pure beeswax candles are the best candles you can buy – in my opinion, anyway! They’re the best-scented candles, non-toxic and emit the best light – a cheery, steady, sunny glow, free from the constant flickering of other types of candles. You can even make your own beeswax candles with only 2 ingredients and a […]
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November 6 – Preparing for Winter Well, the season is drawing to a close, and my hive is still in good condition. We haven’t had a frost yet, but there have been nightly lows in the 30’s. The bees will have ejected the poor drones by now as they go into survival mode for the
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If you’re going to become a beekeeper, you’ll want to learn about the parts of a beehive. You’ll need to know which parts are optional (not many), and variations that are available for some of the parts. Perhaps the best way to approach this topic is by making a list and explaining each of the
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Sigh. I wish I didn’t have to write a page about organic beeswax for my website. I really do. But we have to face the facts about the world we live in, don’t we? Hiding our heads in the sand ostrich-style won’t do us any good. So here goes… Buying Organics Yes, just as you
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Whether you have one hive or a thousand, organic beekeeping requires that you adhere to certain standards, and follow specific rules and regulations in order to be certified as an organic operation. What is “Certified” Organic? What does it mean to be certified organic? It simply means that you are legally permitted to label your
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Ever used honey for natural wound care? You might want to give it try. If you’re not aware of the healing properties of honey, dabbing honey on a cut, scrape, burn, or abrasion may sound a bit strange. But it works, and it’s been used for that purpose for thousands of years. Honey is Old-Time
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Missing bees, known as Colony Collapse Disorder, is a problem that most people have heard of by now. The disappearance of honey bees around the world has been big news – and for good reason. For the past several years, honey bee deaths have been occurring at unprecedented rates. Large scale commercial beekeepers have suffered losses
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Medihoney is the first FDA approved, pre-packaged method of utilizing the medicinal properties of honey. And it’s rapidly compiling an impressive record of success, demonstrating the feasibility of honey as medicine. Are You a Skeptic? Are you a bit skeptical about the concept of medical honey? If you are, it’s certainly understandable. Because at first
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Have you considered making homemade soap with beeswax? If you’ve looked at a package of soap lately and read the ingredients in soap, you just might be inspired to make your own soap. There are several step by step videos at the bottom of this page to get your started. What’s in Soap? Pick up
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Looking for an insomnia treatment that doesn’t involve drugging yourself? Have you tried honey and milk? A Natural Cure for Insomnia If you suffer from insomnia, you might want to consider trying a home remedy for insomnia using milk and honey. It’s a natural remedy for sleep insomnia that many have found to be effective.
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