For thousands of years, the science of beekeeping has presented challenges to that special breed of people who have a passion for working with bees. Taking too much honey during...
Top 5 Human Occupations for Honey Bees
It’s a girl’s world. This is especially true when you’re talking about honey bees. Over 95% of the 60,000+ honey bees in a healthy honey bee colony are female. Bees...
Hive Placement – Top 4 Factors
Location, Location, Location! Where you ultimately decide to place your hives can have a huge effect on the success you have raising healthy bees. Hive management is not possible if...
Sugar Syrup Recipe For Beekeepers
We’re often asked why beekeepers need to supplement feed their bees with sugar syrup. They eat honey, right? Feeding your bees helps nourish a newly established colony or lets an...
Be Carefull When Lighting Your Smoker
Instructive video today from J&J Acres Farm. It’s a good reminder of how quickly things can get out of control and to always have a water bucket nearby while lighting...
Three Modern Twists on Traditional Beekeeping Supplies
In today’s fast-paced world, most people you meet expect instant gratification. “I want this now and I don’t want to work for it myself.” There seems to be a sense...
Top 5 Ways to Get Your Kids Excited About Beekeeping
Many beekeepers are interested in introducing their children to beekeeping. This is a wonderful opportunity to engage in an activity the whole family can enjoy, all while creating an interest...
Beeks in California: Be on the lookout for Thieves
With California’s almond bloom in full swing, nearly 90% of all commercial hives in the United States will make a pilgrimage to the Golden State to help pollinate this important crop....
How to Pick the Right Frames and Foundation
One of the main components of the beehive is the frames and foundation where lots of activity occurs. For new beekeepers, there is often much confusion about the varieties of...
Which Bees are the Best for Me?
We recently received a call from a person interested in beekeeping but was overwhelmed by the choices. Their statement was “I’m just getting started and there are too many choices!...
Getting Prepared for New Bees in 2016
2016 is here and it’s time to get ready to order your packages of live honey bees. You can order your bees directly from GloryBee and pick them up April...
Guest Post: Keeping Predators Away From Your Hives
When you’ve poured time, money, and love into keeping bees, it can be absolutely devastating to lose them to predators. Unfortunately, there are creatures out there that love bees and...
Want to Become a Beekeeper?
Beekeeping is an enjoyable endeavor which can be a fun hobby or a rewarding way to supplement your income. There are many reasons to become a beekeeper including pollinating your...