Propolis inside the hive
Propolis is a very sticky glue that bees make from tree sap. Mostly we see it as globs along the […]
Winter Prep in the Fall
First-year beekeepers may suddenly feel overwhelmed when anticipating the first Winter as a beekeeper. You invested in equipment, boxes, frames,
2024 losses: As of March 5, 2025
Reports of commercial colony losses are coming in. 50% to 75% estimated losses, by commercial beekeepers. Entomologists have taken on
Winter Update January 2025
My girls are all doing well, even the swarm caught late season. They didn’t build up much honey, and have
Swarms
Bees replicate to keep their species going by swarming. When a colony swarms, the old queen and about 1/2 the
Products from the hive
Honey It’s not just a sweetener. Many people find benefits from the pollen bits in unfiltered honey. But there is
Are honeybees endangered, or need saving?
Common perceptions: There are a lot of ads and claims that honeybees are endangered. The simple answer is ‘yes and