Bee Keeping
Is It Possible for Beekeepers to Just Let Bees Be?
Is It Possible for Beekeepers to Just Let Bees Be? There are many opinions about letting nature take its natural course. However, we are a meddling culture, and beekeepers are popping up across the nation. However, for those wholly dedicated to letting nature do its thing, is it possible for beekeepers to let bees be,…
Read MoreCalifornia Storms Delay Pollination and Yield Sweeter Honey
This year went down as one of California’s wettest and longest winters. The storms in California devastated some areas but were also an answer to an enduring hope that the drought state would experience a rainy season. However, the back-to-back storms were more than many crops and residents could handle. The continual and prolonged stormy…
Read MoreThe Best Place for Your Beehives
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…
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…
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