New beekeepers face a steep learning curve. Beekeeping is part science, part art, and it can take some time to get your head around the process. Most newbies learn through a combination of research, support from experienced beekeepers, and by trial and error.If you’re just starting your beekeeping j
No matter what kind of bee house you make, these general tips will help make it a success.
Most bees (between 60 and 70%) dig burrows in the ground. These bees prefer dry, sandy soil bare of vegetation, often on hillsides.
If you are one of the many people who divide “bees” into “honey bees” and “bumble bees”, you might be surprised to learn there are almost 20,000 known species of bees in the world.
Why keep bees?As the primary pollinators of many fruits, vegetables, nuts and flowers, honeybees play an essential role in the human food chain. Globally the bee population is in serious decline, a phenomenon known as Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). Keeping a hive or two in your backyard can be a re