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I am so excited to be able to share everything I have learned about bees and beekeeping from almost 15 years experience as a beekeeper. We can't have a healthy planet without healthy bees so let's work together and make the world a better place!

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Beekeeping Seasonal Guide: Your Month-by-Month Guide

Welcome, busy beekeepers and hive enthusiasts! Ever feel like you’re playing a never-ending game of “What Should I Be Doing With My Bees Now?” Well, you’re in luck! We’re about to take you on a whirlwind tour of the beekeeping year, packed with more seasonal changes than a fashion magazine. Did you know that bees […]

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Common Beginner Beekeeping Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Welcome, bee enthusiasts and honey hopefuls! So, you’ve decided to jump into the sweet world of beekeeping? Fantastic! But before you don your bee suit, let’s talk about the pitfalls that many new-bees make that can turn your apiary dreams into a sticky (and often expensive) situation. Did you know that even experienced beekeepers sometimes

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The Beginner’s Guide On How To Feed Bees: Nurturing Your Hive

Welcome, newbees! So, you’ve set up your hive and now you’re wondering, “Do I need to pack lunches for these little guys?” Well, you’re in for a treat (pun intended)! Feeding bees might seem as simple as leaving out a plate of sugar, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. Did you know

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Beekeeper Safety Equipment: A Guide to Protective Gear for Newbies

Hey there, future bee whisperer! So, you’ve decided to join the sweet world of beekeeping? Awesome! But before you start fantasizing about rivers of honey, let’s talk safety. Did you know that the average honeybee can fly at speeds of up to 15 miles per hour? That’s faster than you can say “Ouch!” when stung.

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How to Choose the Perfect Beehive Location: A Beginner’s Guide

Hey there, future bee whisperer! So, you’ve decided to jump into the sweet world of beekeeping? Awesome! But before you don your bee suit and start practicing your waggle dance, there’s one crucial decision you need to make: where to put your hive. It’s like real estate for bees – location, location, location! Did you

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The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Setting Up Your First Beehive

Bzz! Hear that? It’s the sound of you becoming a beekeeper! Did you know that a single bee colony can pollinate up to 300 million flowers a day? That’s right, you’re about to become a superhero for your local ecosystem! But before you don your cape (or bee suit), let’s get you set up with

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10 Must-Have Beekeeping Tools for Beginners

Bzz! Did you hear that? It’s the sweet sound of success in beekeeping! Whether you’re drawn to the golden nectar or fascinated by these industrious insects, starting your beekeeping journey is an exciting adventure. But before you dive in, you’ll need the right tools. Did you know that a well-equipped beekeeper can manage a hive

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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Honey Extractor for Beekeepers

Where would so many of us be without honey extractors? The art of beekeeping has been revolutionized and made so much easier by advances in technology, specifically – the honey extractor. For honey enthusiasts dreaming about a bountiful harvest without upsetting their buzzy little friends, choosing an ideal extractor can be the difference between sweet

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Getting Rid of a Hangover with Honey: Natural Remedy for Hangovers

Getting rid of a hangover isn’t easy. And there are many home remedies for hangovers.But using honey as a natural hangover remedy is one method of treating hangovers that can actually be effective. And that’s from no less an authority than the National Headache Foundation (NHF)! Fructose is the Key, According to the NHF, the

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