Conducting hive inspections is an essential part of keeping bees to help you understand your hive’s workings. Approximately one week to ten days after placing a new hive on your property you should undertake the first inspection. If it’s a new colony you can establish whether the queen has been […]
The more I learn about bees, the more fascinating they become to me. They are incredibly hard-workers and highly organized creatures. Everything they do has a specific purpose. One day, a seemingly obvious question popped in my head, why do bees make honey? The answer may sound obvious, but I wanted
Keeping bees can be an addictive hobby. When starting out a new beekeeper is very enthusiastic and keen to get started and this enthusiasm is maintained as he/she realises how fascinating bees are. Keeping bees can be an addictive hobby. When starting out, you probably feel very enthusiastic and keen
How Many Hives Should You Have?
One of the questions that I had before taking beekeeping as a hobby was how to practice it ethically. I am a true believer in leading a life that takes care of the environment and the planet that we live in. It’s no secret that our activities can have a
What Is Ethical Beekeeping And How To Be More Ethical?
Depending on the season, you will find there are different tasks required to maintain a healthy hive. For example, Spring and Summer are usually busy seasons, with many duties to ensure the hive is ready for the heavy flowering seasons. I recommend keeping a record of hive inspections. I have
What To Do Each Season to Keep a Healthy Beehive
An exciting time for beekeepers is honey harvesting time. Whether you are a new or experienced beekeeper, the enjoyment of harvesting honey from your own hives is a much looked forward to event. Generally, it is a good time to harvest after a major nectar flow, and the hive is
As a beekeeper, it’s worth considering the types of plants you have in your backyard. A variety of plants which flower at different times of the year will help provide bees with enough pollen to thrive. Bees have a strong relationship with flowering plants. They rely upon them for nectar
How To Plant A Bee-friendly Garden
New beekeepers look forward to the time they are able to take honey from their first hive. Harvesting honey occurs in Spring and Summer, usually when there is warmer weather and an abundance of suitable flowering plants. In saying this, I have taken a small harvest in early Autumn when
How Long Does It Take To Get Honey From A New Hive?
Most people understand that bees and beekeeping are important to human beings. But many of us don’t know why exactly this is the case. Beekeeping is important because of the vital role bees play in nature and human society. Beekeeping enables us to harvest valuable products such as honey, beeswax,
As a new beekeeper, there are several basic pieces of equipment you will need to work with your bees. These items include a smoker, a bee brush, one or more hive tools and some form of protective clothing. When choosing equipment, there are various designs available and it can become
Essential Beekeeping Equipment for Beginners
