It is important to know about the three kinds, or castes of bees in your hive and which role each of them play, so when you open up your hive you will know what kinds of bees you are looking at. Being able to identify each kind of bee will […]
The 3 Different Roles of Honey Bees Found Inside Your Hive
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
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,
If you’ve bought, or even looked at buying, a beekeeping suit, you have probably noticed a pattern emerging – almost all bee suits are white. So why do beekeepers wear white, instead of other colors? The answer is quite simple. Beekeeping suits are white because it makes them less likely
Why Do Beekeepers Wear White Bee Suits?
Not sure where to get bees for your new beehive? It’s a common dilemma when taking up beekeeping. But it’s one that’s easy enough to solve. There are a few options to choose from when getting bees for a new hive. They are: Purchasing a nucleus hive Buying a bee
Where To Get Bees For Your New Beehive
