The Science of Honey: 8 Amazing FactsJanuary 18, 2019
Honey is incredible, delicious and fascinating, and it relies on hard work—both from the tireless bees and their human stewards.
4 Reasons Beginning Beekeepers Shouldn’t DIY EquipmentJanuary 11, 2019
Bees have precise requirements for their hives, and there is no room for error. New beekeepers should not put their colonies at risk.
6 Fascinating Ways Honeybees CommunicateJanuary 4, 2019
Communication that’s effective, efficient — and, to us humans, unusual — is the cornerstone to the fully functioning superorganism that is a hive of honeybees.
New Year, New You, New Bee AdventuresDecember 28, 2018
If this has been your first year beekeeping, many exciting things await. If you’re an experienced beekeeper, winter is a time to look ahead.
6 Fun Gifts for Your Favorite BeekeeperDecember 14, 2018
Treat the beekeeper in your life to something sweet this season. Here are some gift ideas, most of them practical but some humorous.
5 Ways Joining a Bee Club Makes You a Better BeekeeperDecember 7, 2018
Take a step outside your comfort zone and connect with other beekeepers at your local bee club. Here are some of the ways you’ll improve.
6 Ways to Avoid Frostbite in Your ChickensNovember 30, 2018
If you live in an area with harsh winters, follow these common-sense guidelines to keep your chickens safe from frostbite.
The Anatomy of an EggNovember 16, 2018
The egg is pretty much a perfect food, good for the body and able to accomplish many culinary feats. This closer look inside the shell at your chicken’s daily offering reveals why.
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.
