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From Iron Oak Farm.

 
All About Queens, Queens,

Romancing the Queen



Learn about the amazing mating ritual of the queen bee and her drones.

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Bees, Equipment & DIY,

Hive Frames and Foundation



For those of you just starting out in bee keeping, here is an overview of different frame types, different foundation options and the pros and cons of each.

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Equipment, Equipment & DIY, Product Reviews

Tools of the Trade



The bee keeper’s collection of tools can range from a few simple items to a large variety of bee-specific gadgets. Much is determined by preference, how many hives you have, and how much money, time and effort you are willing to designate to complete a chore. Here is an overview of some common bee keeping […]

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Bees, Plants for Pollinators,

The Great Sunflower Project



Win this Sunflower Print and a Packet of Sunflower seeds to grow in your garden this spring! Also, learn how you can help honeybees by participating in the Great Sunflower Project!

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Bees 101, Earn Your Stripes

Beekeeping for Beginners



The beginners guide to everything you need to know about beekeeping, this is the all-in-one place to start your first hive!

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Bees, Bees 101, Equipment,

Understanding Your Smoker



A beginners guide to understanding and working a smoker correctly.

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Recipes,

Beeswax in Your Armpits!



Learn the benefits of making homemade deodorant with beeswax!

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Health Benefits, Hive Products, Recipes,

Elderberry Syrup



This syrup made of honey and elderberries is a great boost to your immune system and respiratory health.

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Bees, Equipment & DIY

DIY Dipped Beeswax Candles



Learn how to make dipped beeswax candles to give as gifts or to enjoy on long winter nights.

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Bees, Equipment & DIY, Swarming

How To Build a Swarm Box



Step by step instructions for building a swarm box used to catch wild swarms.

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Bees, Equipment & DIY, Hive Types,

Hives for Pollination and Conservation



Learn about alternative hives that support pollinators of all kinds!

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Equipment, Hive Products, Honey

Extracting Honey Without an Extractor



Here’s a simple way to pull out the wax and honey from your frames without an extractor.

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All About Queens, Bees,

Our Queen Bee Went Missing?!



Jennifer of Iron Oak Farm shares tips for diagnosing a missing queen and steps to acquiring a new queen.

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