I have been keeping bees for four years in the Northeastern United States. With a background and career in science, I am always examining things, sometimes through a different set of glasses than others. Up until recently, there has been little research dedicated to bees. It seems as though now as people realize that we […]

              When the bees start flying I can’t wait to get out there and dig in the hives and the dirt. There’s a huge variety of herbs that are not just great for cooking and medicinal purposes, they’re great for the bees. Planting herbs that attract honey bees is […]

If you study a honeycomb, you’ll notice that it’s composed solely of hexagonal (or six sided) designs in wax. Why, of all the possible shapes, why do bees prefer these ones?

Editor’s Note: This is not a place for ad hominem attacks, but rational commentary and concern. Several experienced beeks have shared their concerns about the Flow Hive setup, even after watching all promotional material. To be clear: experienced beekeepers are on both sides of the fence. We share their opinions below, but that share does […]

Learn about one possible solution to the honeybee crisis, RoboBees.

Guest post by Nathan Clarke When I first started beekeeping I never thought I would say “what do I do with all of this honey?!?” Having too much honey isn’t a problem that most of us are having in Wisconsin this year. A cold summer and wet fall lead to a smaller fall crop for […]

Do I care about the environment?  Beekeeping can be one of the most environmental friendliest thing you can do.  Not only do bees pollinate our food but they pollinate tree and flowers which feed wildlife. Do I like to socialize with others? They are numerous bee clubs in every state that lets bee keepers share […]

Here are eight activities that most beekeepers enjoy during the winter that don’t involve directly tending to the bees.

A great post by brand new Keeping Backyard Bees writer, Nancy Buffington. Read her easy steps toward eliminating this nasty pest.

Learn how to extract honey from the comb.