These tree-nesting bees and the honey they produce were considered sacred in ancient Mayan cultures.
This less glamorous side of beekeeping is sometimes the most important. Fall is a good time for cleaning clothing, equipment and supers.
If you observe these simple techniques for honey storage, you might never find yourself without a jar of the sweet stuff.
In many parts of the U.S., you still have time to grow buckwheat, a wonderful crop to benefit your garden, yourself and your bees.