Why Honey Supers Matter Bees make honey as a way to preserve their food through the winter. They often make excess, which becomes a sweet perk for the beekeeper. Bees...
Pacific Northwest Population to Increase by Over 10 Million This Month
GloryBee® is hosting our 44th annual Bee Weekend event on Friday, April 20 - Saturday, April 21. This free two-day community event is packed with beekeeping education, distribution of pre-ordered...
Beekeeping Gloves: Are They Necessary? The Answer May Surprise You…
In 2014, there were an estimated 2.7 million honeybee colonies in the United States, a number that is tracked by the USDA. And while it's true that beekeepers play a...
New To Beekeeping? Here Are Some Dos And Don’ts To Keep In Mind
Beekeeping is a recreational and environmental hobby that is quickly growing in popularity. In fact, the USDA reports that as of 2014, the number of colonies managed by beekeepers was...
Beekeeper’s Guide To Seasonal Beekeeping Tasks: Part 1 (Winter And Spring)
Beekeeping is becoming an increasingly popular and eco-friendly hobby for countless Americans. In fact, the USDA reports that as of 2014, the number of colonies managed by human beekeepers was...
Beekeeping Resolutions for The New Year
A new year means a new beginning. It’s a time to evaluate where we are in life and to make goals to get to where we want to be in...
Top 5 gifts for Beekeepers
Beekeepers can be difficult to shop for. Most veteran beekeepers have all the beekeeping gear they need and beginning beekeepers have a lot of decisions to make to determine which...
Here Are Some Do’s And Don’ts For Beekeeping Beginners
Americans consume about 1.3 pounds of honey per person per year. If you're interested in keeping bees and want to be able to harvest raw honey in your own backyard,...
Understanding The Most Essential Beekeeping Tools: Part 2
In the last post, we discussed a few basic beekeeping tools that are essential for honey harvesting success. It's no secret that raw organic honey can be used in countless...
Understanding The Most Essential Beekeeping Tools: Part 1
When it comes to beekeeping, many assume that it's too much work or simply not worth the effort. Or perhaps you're imagining the threat of bee stings. On the contrary,...
4 Tips For Introducing Your Child To The Basics Of Beekeeping
As summer ends and the back-to-school season starts up again, kids are continuing to grow and develop more responsibilities. If your child has shown an interest in the great outdoors...
What to Do If Bees Are in Your Home: A Quick and Simple Guide
Now that the warm weather is upon is, we are spending more time outside with our family and friends. However, opening our doors to go outside can, unfortunately, let in...
New To Beekeeping? Here’s an FAQ For ‘Bee’-ginners
When it comes to raising your own bees, many are put off because of their inaccurate perceptions and think of it as complicated and time-consuming. While it does require quite...