Honey
California 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 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 MoreRoyal Beekeeper Whispers the Sad News About the Queen
This week’s news about the death of the longest reigning monarch in England’s history stirred emotions as the mourning of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing began. As her casket is now in a location where the public can come and honor her, people are lining up and spending hours waiting to be close to this popular…
Read MoreNational Honeybee Awareness Day is Saturday, August 20th
Not to BEE confused with World Bee Day on May 20th, National Honeybee Day is a recognized day in the United States where beekeepers have an incredible opportunity to educate and promote the nation about the expansive bee industry and its relevance to our ecosystems. National Honeybee Awareness Day holiday here in the United States…
Read MoreBee Supplies Are Becoming Big Business
As we have buzzed past the halfway mark of 2022, the trend continues toward suburban and living out in the country, using homesteads, and farming as sustainable backyards across the nation. Along with this is a growing population of those interested in keeping their own bees, reaping the environmental benefits of beekeeping and their delicious…
Read MoreWhat’s All the Buzz About Honey?
Does it seem everyone is talking about the many health benefits of honey? Isn’t the fact that it is ooey gooey goodness enough? The main ingredient in the Mediterranean dessert, Baklava, honey, is considered a significantly healthier alternative to regular sugar. Honey is also said to have multiple health benefits, both by ingestion and topical…
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