Best Types of Raw Honey (ranked clean to contaminated)
The best types of raw honey, ranked cleanest to most contaminated, based on the pollution potential of the blooms supplying the nectar to the bees. As …
Beekeeping
Strategies for setting up and maintaining backyard beehives in residential areas for amateur enthusiasts.
How My Beehive Survived Two Hurricanes in Three Weeks!
I am happy to report that my precious beehive survived not one, but TWO hurricanes in less than three weeks! First came hurricane Helene, which …
First Honey Harvest!
How and when to harvest your first batch of raw honey and honeycomb from a backyard beehive. I wanted to share with you a picture along with the …
How to Make a Pollen Patty
How to make a pollen patty for a backyard beehive to boost the production of baby bees and improve the vitality of the colony in the weeks preceding …
Are Cell Phone EMF Stickers and Shungite Jewelry Protective of Microwave Radiation and Wifi?
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“Sugar Shake” Test for Varroa Mites
How to use the nonlethal “sugar shake” method to check a backyard residential beehive for a varroa mite infestation. Varroa mites are one …
How to Keep a Beehive Warm in Cold Weather
Easy strategy for keeping a beehive warm during cold and windy weather that is simple to implement for backyard colonies. As a new beekeeper, each …
Golden Hum. The Healing “Buzz Frequency” of Bees
The amazing research on the healing buzz frequency of bees and how to harness their soothing sound at home even if you don’t have a backyard …
How to Secure a Beehive for a Storm
How to secure a residential beehive in preparation for a high wind event including a tropical storm or hurricane. With a Cat 3 hurricane currently …
First Honey from My Backyard Beehive!
How quickly a new beehive produces its first batch of honey with a video of the process unfolding in a backyard organic colony. I am very excited to …
How to Treat Varroa Mites Naturally (without burning beehives!)
How to eliminate a varroa mite infestation naturally while preserving the safety of the bees and integrity of the colony. As a new beekeeper, I was …
How to Safely Mark a Queen Bee
How to safely mark a queen bee so that you know how old she is and to more easily identify her during periodic hive wellness checks. My beehive …