We must save the bees! The bee population is declining, but our demand for bees and their amazing honey-producing & crop-pollinating ways is still rising! Here's one (of many) reasons why the bee colonies around the world are at risk. …Continue Reading
Raising Bees
Mason Jar Beekeeping Step-by-Step Guide
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Mason jar beekeeping is ideal for small spaces. With a little bit of research and planning, even a common suburban backyard can be a perfect place for honey bees to build hives. You'll just need a few supplies to get started: some wood, the bees, and, you guessed it, mason jars! There are many self-sustaining beekeepers these days. Perhaps, you'll be one of them! Check out this …Continue Reading
Honey Bees and Their Homes
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Did you know that honey bees don't have origins in the United States? Instead, they're native to places like Italy, Southeast Asia, Malaysia, Indonesia, and several other tropical and subtropical climate regions. Despite this, it's definitely possible to make your honey bees feel right at home here in the States. Learning about different bee housing now means you can have happy …Continue Reading
Beginner’s Guide To Keeping Bees
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Ever thought of keeping bees in your homestead? Whether you're a hobby farmer, backyard beekeeper, or a homesteader wanting to begin a small business, it's pretty easy to learn the buzz on bees. Read on and I'll teach you the basics I’ve followed when I was just getting started with beekeeping. Getting Started With Keeping Bees In Your Homestead Keeping bees goes through the …Continue Reading
Backyard Beekeeping | How to Turn Your Backyard into a Bee Haven
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Have you ever considered turning your backyard into a bee haven? There are so many fantastic benefits of making your outdoor living space more bee-friendly. Check out these ideas to start your own backyard beekeeping! Backyard Beekeeping | How to Turn Your Backyard into a Bee Haven On October 31st, seven native Hawaiian bees were added to the endangered species list. After …Continue Reading
