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Bee My Valentine
Bee My Valentine It is not too much of a stretch to connect the sweetness of bees and St Valentine’s Day this year. In fact, the connection between the two may surprise people. When rushing out to find the perfect gift for a loved one on Valentine’s Day, the last thing a person is thinking…
Read MoreBest Bees to Keep
Best Bees to Keep If you are unfamiliar with beekeeping, not just any bee can be kept. A factor in a beekeeper’s success is choosing the right bee breed. There are a few bee breeds that are ideal for beekeeping, and some better starter bees for beginners. Beginning beekeepers should consider bees with mild temperaments.…
Read MoreComparing 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…
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