Honey
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 MoreHow Sweet! The Flower to Jar Honey Process
How Sweet! The Flower to Jar Honey Process The busy work of honeybees and experienced beekeepers shows up in jars on grocery aisles, gift stores, and local beekeeping boutiques. How does honey get from the flower and little bee-padded feet to decorative jars so we get to enjoy the sweet treat? The process from flower…
Read MoreThanking Bees This Thanksgiving
Thanking Bees This Thanksgiving The specific percentage of food on the average American’s table this upcoming holiday resulting from bee pollination is debatable. What is not debatable is that bees are critical pollinators, and regardless of the statistics, many of the foods we enjoy for Thanksgiving are there because of bees and other pollinators. It…
Read MoreWhen You Discover Your New Neighbors Are Beekeepers
When You Discover Your New Neighbors Are Beekeepers Moving can be stressful and exciting, and it offers a new start. However, along with moving comes all the unknowns of the new location: the best local food, a dentist, and what your new neighbors are like. We all hope for the knock at the door and…
Read MoreBeehives Without Borders
Beehives Without Borders A recent bee-related trending post on Instagram showed an impressive display of bees adapting to no frames in the hive and building a breathtaking honeycomb structure. So, why do beekeepers use frames in their hives? What happens if they do not? Surprisingly, many beekeepers are legally required to provide frames for their…
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