Bee Spotlight: The QueenNovember 9, 2018
The queen bee personifies strength, endurance, perseverance and harmony, making her a respectable guiding force of the hive.
Chicken Health A to Z: Know the Ailments That Can Affect Your FlockNovember 5, 2018
In part three of this series, we continue alphabetically through chicken ailments, covering feathers, fleas, flies, frostbite, housing and injury.
Beekeeper DIY: How to Make Beeswax CandlesNovember 2, 2018
Many beekeepers take advantage of fall and winter to make use of harvested products. Here are instructions for making candles in jars from beeswax.
6 Winter Treats for Your ChickensOctober 26, 2018
Boost your flock’s nutrition and offer chickens fun boredom busters with these healthy winter treats.
Get to Know the Magical Melipona, the Stingless Bees of Central AmericaOctober 19, 2018
These tree-nesting bees and the honey they produce were considered sacred in ancient Mayan cultures.
5 Fall Cleaning Secrets to a Successful Beekeeping YearOctober 12, 2018
This less glamorous side of beekeeping is sometimes the most important. Fall is a good time for cleaning clothing, equipment and supers.
Extend Honey Shelf Life With Proper StorageOctober 5, 2018
If you observe these simple techniques for honey storage, you might never find yourself without a jar of the sweet stuff.
5 Key Aspects of Feeding ChickensOctober 3, 2018
What and how to feed chickens varies with a bird’s age, the season and type of chicken. Here are basic items to consider for your flock’s feeding system.
5 Reasons You Should Grow Buckwheat for BeesSeptember 28, 2018
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.
Beekeeping: Last Call For Fall Maintenance & Winter PrepSeptember 28, 2018
A few relatively easy chores now can set the stage for your bees’ success in the seasons to come. Here are basic fall maintenance tasks.
