Comparing Types of Honey
Comparing Types of Honey Anyone who has ever gone to the market and needed honey stands there in slight confusion and awe as we quickly try to compare and choose the best one for our needs. Some focus on any added ingredients, while others want something local. The best type of honey to purchase is…
Read MoreBenefiting from Bee’s Natural Behaviors
Benefiting from Bee’s Natural Behaviors Honeybees are cavity-dwelling pollinators that use flowers for nectar and pollen. These sources act as food that is used for energy. As bees secrete, they mold the recognizable hexagonal shape of honeycombs that you see in a honey jar at a local beekeeper’s shop. The cells in the honeycomb are…
Read MoreBee Removal Spotlight
Bee Removal Spotlight The art of removing bees from tricky places takes practice and experience. One of the most crucial things to remember about safe bee removal is that things will go wrong; however, those experiences build the skill necessary to achieve more successful outcomes than those that fail. A key to a successful removal…
Read MoreForests and Bees Need Each Other
Forests and Bees Need Each Other Honeybees have become a hot topic for bee enthusiasts and environmentalists alike. These pollinating masters have captured the hearts of Americans, and their inconvenient swarm locations, including baseball fields and plane wings, continue to make headlines and trending social media posts. It is undeniable that bees are vital to…
Read MoreDepleting Food Sources for Bees
Depleting Food Sources for Bees The most difficult time for bees is the autumn and winter months, when things begin to go dormant. Responsible gardeners do their part to keep things available for the bees, still trying to collect and store for any freezing that may come, but hives struggle during these times. The best…
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Autumn-izing Your Garden Autumn is the time of year when gardeners prepare their gardens for the colder months ahead. Autumn-izing your garden is a great way to have a clean and primed area for planting in spring, and it is also considerate to think about the pollinators in your area during the process. Autumn is…
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