Walk through your bee yard, and see what’s happening. A lot of future problems can be prevented by observing your bee hives daily. You can learn about what’s going on inside the hive without lifting the cover. In any climate a beekeeper can benefit from visual hive observation. If you inspect often, they will get […]
One thing I have learned about lava is that it is unpredictable and unforgiving. Even the hurricanes we fled from in Florida are not comparable to lava. When lava comes your way, you can’t hunker down and withstand the storm. It’s totally a save yourself situation. You lose everything you have and your […]
Crisscrossed combs in a top bar hive can lead to a lot of frustration for the beekeeper. These misshapen combs often take up more than one bar and make it difficult if not impossible to navigate through a hive quickly. If you’re looking for eggs, the queen, or simply trying to harvest honey; keeping combs […]
You can make your own salve from beeswax and oils in your own kitchen. Besides saving a lot of money, you also will know what exactly is in your DIY salve and you can add ingredients you specifically need to help heal your own skin conditions. Let’s start with beeswax. Beeswax is the glue or emulsifying agent […]
Recently, I was asked how to shop for honey. Since I’m a beekeeper, I rarely shop for honey but I do know good honey when I see it. To increase your likelihood of buying superior honey, here are a few tips: Buy thick, slow-moving honey that has been unfiltered. Inspect the jar for crystallization. Honey should […]