When it comes to managing bees, there are three times of the year that require different types of hive management-- Winter, Early Spring and Summer. Each season is crucial to...
LESSON 9: Packaged Bees and How to Care for Them
Packaged bees are produced in the southern states to be shipped into northern states in the spring. The 3 lb. size is the most popular and it is said that...
LESSON 8: Selecting the Apiary Site
There are several factors you should consider when selecting a site to place your hives. One of the most important factors is: will there be a sufficient food source near...
LESSON 7: Beekeeping Equipment & Hive Assembly
To be successful in beekeeping, certain beekeeping equipment is necessary. All equipment must be uniform and standard when assembling a hive. There are several types of hives in use today....
Beekeeping FAQ
Our bee facts and glossary are a collection of interesting facts about bees and also beekeeping terms that are commonly used. A honey bee can fly up to 15 miles...
LESSON 6: Nectar and Pollen Plants of the Pacific Northwest
You will be quite surprised at how many plants produce a surplus of nectar and pollen for the bees. For this section we will be focusing on the Pacific Northwest...
LESSON 5: Race of Bees
This is a very quick condensed description of some of the more popular honey bees for bee keeping. For more information we suggest reading one of our books. Brown Bee...
LESSON 4: Queen, Worker and Drones Behavior
Through the centuries, man has tried to solve the secrets responsible for the success of the honey bees. Only now are we beginning to lift the veil of mystery from...
LESSON 3: The Brood Rearing Process
During the spring season, an efficient queen can lay about 1,500 eggs in a twenty-four hour period. Those 1,500 eggs collectively weigh about the same as the queen herself. It’s...
LESSON 2: Anatomy of a Bee
Below is a description of the unique parts of a bee. Pollen Basket: The pollen is scraped out of the pollen comb by means of the pectin, on opposite hind legs....
LESSON 1: History of Beekeeping
Primitive beekeeping was a crude art, at best. Hives consisted of pottery, baskets and holes in rocky cliffs. Beekeepers knew very little about the bees and in most instances, the...
A Swarm arrives at GloryBee
On Earth Day, 2009, a swarm of bees landed in the parking lot at GloryBee Foods. Company president Dick Turanski moved into action, hiving the swarm in a temporary box....