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Bees, Bees 101, Equipment, Equipment & DIY, Health & Disease, Hive Products, Hive Types, Video Tutorials

The Flow Hive: Worth the Hype?



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 […]

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Honey, Recipes, Storage & Usage

What to do with Crystallized Honey



When Good Honey Goes Bad…Not bad, really, just crystallized. If you have ever wondered about that jar of honey in your cabinet, you aren’t alone. I’ve been asked by many people if the jar they bought years ago is still good. Happily, I have good news. It definitely is! Almost all unheated, unfiltered honey crystallizes; […]

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Bees, Hive Products, Recipes,

Too Much Honey!



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 […]

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Recipes

Cayenne Infused Honey



Guest post by Amber Shehan Do you like a little sweet with your heat? Cayenne infused honey makes a great gift for the foodie or grill enthusiast in your life. Use cayenne honey in marinades, BBQ sauces, or home made salad dressing to add a sweet kick. You can also enjoy cayenne honey stirred by the […]

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Hive Products, Honey

Photographing Your Honey and Products



You want images that are tack-sharp, attractively composed, and that present your products in the finest way possible. How can you achieve this?

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Hive Products, Pollen, Recipes, Storage & Usage, Wax

Marketing Your Hive Products



Are you interested in making money with your bees? Here are a dozen tips for selling your excess sweetness!

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Health Benefits, Hive Products, Honey, Pollinator News

The History of Honey as Medicine



Learn about the healing history of honey as medicine, how it can improve your health and how to know you’re buying sustainable products.

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Health Benefits, Honey, Storage & Usage

Nutrition and Health Benefits of Honey



A nectar thought to be a gift from the gods in history, honey has been consumed for thousands of years. For much of that time, it was a unique source of energy in the form of sugar.

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Health Benefits, Honey

Honey in the Medicine Cabinet



You may be surprised at just how many health benefits honey actually has.

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Hive Products, Recipes

Honey Coconut Body Wash Recipe



Make this natural moisturizing body wash for a relaxing home spa day.

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Health Benefits, Hive Products, Honey

15 Household Uses for Honey



Extra honey lying around? You’ll want to bookmark this page. Here are 15 household uses for honey.

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Equipment, Honey

How to Extract Honey



Learn how to extract honey from the comb.

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