Summer is a popular season for sandals, flip-flops and even sometimes barefooted adventures in the yard, at the beach or by the pool. Along with this summer time footwear often comes...
The Three most important words beekeepers should know
“Every honey bee colony in the continental United States and Canada either has Varroa mites today or will have them within several months.” – Honey Bee Health Coalition This bold...
Royal Treatment Lip Balm & Salve
Treat your skin with products from the hive. This lip balm & salve uses our bee pollen, propolis and royal jelly to make a luxurious and royal treatment! Royal Jelly...
Honey-Vanilla Peppermint Foot Scrub
Summer can take a toll on your feet for a number of reasons, but we don't all have the time or money to get a pedicure every week! We've created...
Stacked for Sweetness – Adding A Honey Super
To Swarm Or Not To Swarm Tim got his package of live honey bees, placed them in the single deep brood box and couldn’t wait to get his hands on...
The Number One Mistake Modern Beekeepers Want To Avoid
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...
Roasted Sweet Potato & Kale Salad
Are you ready for a salad that you can really get excited about? This kale and sweet potato salad is filled with bright flavors and a hint of sweetness to...
Save the Bee 5K Tips: What Runners Can Learn From Honey Bees
For this post, we interviewed some of our best friends—the honey bees! They took a few minutes out of their busy spring schedules to share these helpful hints. Hey runners—we...
Banana Almond Overnight Oats
Your morning breakfast routine is about to get a little bit easier. Overnight oats are prepared in the evening, and ready to go in the morning - it's just that...
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...
Coconut Oil Banana Pecan Bread
This recipe makes a mouthwatering banana bread using coconut oil and coconut sugar in place of traditional oils and sugars. Ingredients 1⁄2 Cup Aunt Patty's Organic Virgin Coconut Oil 1 Cup...
The Power of an Hour
The Dream When thinking of things that can be done in an hour, most people think of watching a TV show or folding their family’s laundry, but seven local companies...
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...