Kristina Mercedes Urquhart

Some people believe honeybees and backyard chickens can’t coexist. Not only can the two species live together, but people can benefit from this setup. Here’s how.

The bumblebee doesn’t make honey, its queen overwinters alone, and it pollinates through a most unusual mechanism.

Here are 5 interesting facts about dandelions, including how they help honeybees and other pollinators, and why you should keep them around.

Are you ready to set up your new hive, including the queen? Here are step-by-step guidelines to your first hands-on experience with your new bees.

Be prepared for loss, stings and surprises, but don’t let any of them diminish your commitment to beekeeping. Rather, let them fuel your passion and help you spread the word to others.

Several types of bees in the hive play separate roles. Some, such as the queen, have only one role, while others have many duties that change throughout their lifespans.

You’ve learned about the components of a hive, so what’s next? Here are the gadgets and gizmos you’ll need to start beekeeping this spring.

Pollen might cause you discomfort through allergies, but it’s not all bad. Here are several ways pollen is good—and how it might even help allergies.

Spring weather can be volatile, posing a hazard to bees who’ve survived the winter. Safeguard your bees against starvation and predators during this precarious season.

Here’s how to determine the purpose you want fencing to serve and the various types available to best protect your flock.