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4 Ways For Beekeepers To Teach, Mentor & Guide During Winter

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Hives are dormant in the winter, but beekeepers can stay busy by sharing experience and wisdom with people new to the practice. Here's how.

Why Good Beekeepers Monitor The Migration Of Monarch Butterflies

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Monarch butterflies travel as far as 3,000 miles roundtrip. Their migration is similar to that of the honeybee. Here's how you can help protect them.

In the Raw: Why You Should Never Heat Honey

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It's OK to have honey in your coffee or tea, but heating it up or cooking with it can raise it to temperatures that change its properties. Here's why that's bad.

The Wonderful Weed Of Goldenrod & Why You Should Keep It Around

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Goldenrod is the last source of nectar each year. What some gardeners consider a weed can give bees an important final boost for winter.

4 Fabulous Fall Honey Varieties & Why You Should Try Them

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Fall honey is rare compared with honey harvested in spring and summer. Here are four fall varietals that reflect their places and plants of origin.

4 Late-Summer Steps To Help Your Bees Prepare For Winter

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Take these simple measures to start preparing for colder fall and winter weather and ensure health for your bees during the months ahead.

Pest In The Nest: How To Control The Small Hive Beetle

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The small hive beetle is a tiny pest but should not be underestimated. While not devastating in itself, it can contribute to colony collapse.

Facing The Inevitable: How To Clean Out & Learn From A Dead Beehive

Beekeeping
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What you can salvage and the lessons you can learn depend on the reason behind the dead beehive. How you handle it is what makes you a better beekeeper.

8 Ways To Recognize Your Bees Are Experiencing A Dearth

Beekeeping
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When nectar stops flowing during the summer, your bees will exhibit unusual behavior. Here are the signs that your hive is in a dearth.

Varietal Honey: Capitalize On The Taste Of Your Location

Beekeeping | Farm Management |
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Point your bees to a singular source, and bottle the specific flavor of your neighborhood. Here are tips on producing varietal honey.

4 Ways To Know It’s Time To Harvest Honey

Beekeeping
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When to harvest honey depends on multiple factors including your region, the time of year and your bees. Here are the signs that tell you honey is ready.

Meet 6 Of North America’s Important Native Pollinators

Beekeeping | Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Bats, butterflies and hummingbirds help in addition to bees and other insects. Learn about native pollinators and what you can do to protect their habitats.

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