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Beekeeping In Winter: Preparing Beehives For The Cold Season

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November 13, 2020 By Riley E. Carlson Leave a Comment

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Honey bees are vulnerable during winter, and they need warm temperatures, among other things, to survive the cold season. Give your bees a helping hand through these tips on beekeeping in winter. RELATED: Backyard Beekeeping | How to Turn Your Backyard into a Bee Haven Beekeeping in Winter | 9 Ways to Care for Your Bees 1. Inspect Your Beehives Examine your hives during …Continue Reading

Beekeeping Starter Kit: Essential Supplies You Need To Get Started

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August 6, 2020 By Riley E. Carlson Leave a Comment

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Building your first beekeeping starter kit? We listed down seven basic supplies that you would need. Check them out below. RELATED: 7 Best Types Of Honey Bees For Your Bee Farm Easy Beekeeping Starter Kit for Beginners 1. Bees This is the first and the most important item in your beekeeping starter kit. You can purchase a swarm of bees from a local beekeeper or a …Continue Reading

7 Best Types Of Honey Bees For Your Bee Farm

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July 29, 2020 By Riley E. Carlson Leave a Comment

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Planning to build a bee farm in your backyard? Before you get started, the first thing you need to do is to explore the different types of honey bees available. See which ones suit you best! RELATED: What’s The Buzz On Bees? | Beekeeping Info For Savvy Homesteaders 7 Types of Honey Bees Perfect for Any Backyard Bee Farm 1. Western/European Honey Bee (Apis …Continue Reading

Beekeeping Starter Kit: Essential Supplies You Need To Get Started

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July 15, 2020 By Riley E. Carlson Leave a Comment

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Are you planning to start your own backyard bee farm? If you don’t want to end up with rashes and sting marks, we suggest gearing up with the necessary supplies. Here are some beekeeping starter kit essentials! RELATED: Backyard Beekeeping | How to Turn Your Backyard into a Bee Haven 9 Supplies Every Beekeeping Starter Kit Must Have 1. Bee Suit When it comes to …Continue Reading

How To Create A Bee-Friendly Garden | Organic Gardening Tips And Ideas

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November 9, 2019 By Riley E. Carlson 10 Comments

Bees are disappearing, but creating a bee-friendly garden might help bring them back. If you want to attract bees, create a bee-friendly garden with tips from this infographic! Help Save Bees, Create A Bee-Friendly Garden It's big news of late that the number of bees is alarmingly declining. While for most people, the absence of bees only means no honey for their tea, …Continue Reading

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