5 Good Reasons To Grow Sunflowers In Your Garden
“Turn your face to the sun, and shadows follow behind you.” – Maori Proverb Who doesn’t like sunflowers? Sunflowers symbolize adoration, loyalty and...
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6 Health Benefits of Honey
Did you know that the earliest historic mention of honey dates back to 2100 B.C? It was mentioned in Sumerian and Babylonian cuneiform writings as well...
Bees And History - Part 2: Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon was a French military general, the first emperor of France and one of the world's greatest military leaders. He chose the...
How to Avoid Getting Stung by a Bee
Summertime is here! And it means that honeybees become their most active. You can expect to see a few of these insects...
What Are The Giant Asian Hornets and Why Are They Dangerous To Bees
If you are into beekeeping, then you probably have already heard about Asian Hornets. But let us remind you: In late 2019...
Bees And History - Part 1: The Barberini Family
Throughout history the bee as a symbol was used to garner power and draw noble connections. Bees have been a popular motif in...
Pollen Allergies 101: How To Avoid And Prevent
Pollen is a very fine powdery substance produced by trees, flowers, grasses, and weeds to fertilize other plants of the same species....
How To Attract Bees To Your Garden
Every garden needs pollinators. It is a well-known fact that bees are incredible natural pollinators, and they play an essential part in your garden's...
7 Facts You Didn’t Know About Queen Bee
The honeybee is one of the most collaborative insects in the world. Each hive consists of thousands of bees working together in...
Maintaining Your Own Beehive
Beekeeping (or apiculture) is the maintenance of bee colonies, commonly in man-made hives, by humans. A location where bees are kept is called an apiary or "bee yard". Experienced beekeepers know...
What is Sustainable Beekeeping?
Sustainable beekeeping is pursuing the responsible management of bees and prevailing the success of their honey at a steady rate. In modern...
Building Your Own Beehive - Step by Step Guide
INTRODUCTION Beekeeping is the maintenance of bee colonies for the purpose of collecting their honey, beeswax, flower pollination and more. Modern beekeeping...