Bee Keeping
The Best Place for Your Beehives
New beekeepers have many decisions to make when embarking on a beekeeping adventure for the first time. One of the most significant decisions is where to put the hive. Newcomers to beekeeping likely have an ideal spot where they want the hive to be located and make the space perfect. Experienced beekeepers will tell you…
Read MoreSpring is Here! Preparing Plants, Flowers, and Gardens to Help Pollinators
March 20th is coming up in less than three weeks. It is also the first day of spring, and residents and landscapers all over Southern California are preparing for an excellent and fruitful season. Orange County is in full swing, hosting weekly events at various locations, offering volunteers a first-hand look at Orange County’s natural…
Read MoreBeekeepers Trying Everything to Save Starving Bees
Busy bees happily pollinate many crops nationwide. California’s almonds and Maine’s blueberries are some of the delicious and nutritious crops Americans enjoy. The almond crop is a critical source that food growers and bees depend on for survival. Beekeepers have a unique pulse on our nation’s agricultural activity, and the climate crisis has many concerned…
Read MoreWhy Does the Beekeeping Boom Concern Beekeepers?
Beekeeping has undoubtedly taken off as far as popularity. More people than ever have expressed interest in the hobby, but experts are concerned that misguided novice beekeepers may need to consider all the aspects of this environmental effort. Whether the increasing interest is in response to the shrinking numbers of honeybees, the hope of perfect…
Read MoreThe Cycle of Bee Colony Life
Everything seems purposefully cyclical in our world, and how bee colonies behave year after year should be no surprise. If you are not a beekeeper yourself, the mystery of bees can be intriguing, and even beekeepers enjoy the continued unfolding of new findings about these fascinating pollinators. Honeybee colonies can consist of groups in the…
Read MoreUp In Smoke: Why Beekeepers Use Smokers
A bee smoker is an essential tool for beekeepers. It seems odd to outsiders that someone would intentionally blow smoke into a hive of bees, but beekeepers use smokers very deliberately. The bee smoker keeps bees and beekeepers safe when a beekeeper needs access to a hive. There are many reasons a beekeeper needs hive…
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