honey bees Archives - Page 4 of 5

Do Honey Bees compete with Native Bees?

Honey Bees were brought from Europe to North America in the 1600’s and quickly became the most important food pollinators, responsible for the pollination of over 70% of the world’s...

Can Bees and Backyard Chickens Coexist?

Urban homesteading, urban farming, and urban beekeeping… whatever you call it many families are interested in raising their own food again. From vegetable gardens and fruit trees, to raising your...

Boxes and Blossoms – Packages of Bees inspire backyard creativity

reBees make more than honey—they help plants develop seeds. Fruits and vegetables need pollination--honey bees are the perfect workers for the job! If you recently picked up your packages of...

The 10 Most Amazing Honey Bee Facts Ever

You don’t have to be a beekeeper to appreciate the honey bee! This fascinating insect is one of Nature’s most social creatures, and also one of the most unique living...

Save the Bee French Toast

If you've got an extra few minutes in your schedule this weekend - take the time to make your family wholesome Save the Bee French Toast. Using Franz Save the...

Beekeeping Basics: Most Effective Ways to Use a Bee Hive Smoker

Whether you're a beginner beekeeper or a veteran in the field, bee hive smokers are important tools to have, and it's equally as important to know how to properly use...

Saint Valentine- Patron Saint of Beekeepers and Lovers

Thy love is sweeter than honey Throughout history, honey bees have been associated with love. Myths from ancient Egypt and Greece highlight the powerful romantic effect bees have on humans—from...

The rewards of beekeeping extend far beyond just honey. Bees create more bountiful gardens and orchards for you and your surrounding community. In addition, they provide excellent health supplements like...

Become a Beekeeper- Winter Beekeeping Classes at GloryBee

Are you ready to become a beekeeper? Now is the perfect time to start learning the time-honored tradition of keeping bees. The beekeeping season kicks-off in mid-April. These winter months...

Top 3 indicators of a quality beekeeping class

A new bee season is about to begin and GloryBee is accepting orders for packages of live bees to be picked up in April at our 43rd annual Bee Weekend....

Can Eating Organic Help Save the Bee?

The honey bee is in trouble. Last winter 44% of managed honey bee colonies didn’t make it through the winter. Commercial honey bee colonies are managed by professional beekeepers who...

A Gathering Of The Hive Minds

GloryBee was proud to be part of the 2016 OSBA Conference in Silverton, OR this year. In addition to setting up a table for answering questions from beginning beekeepers and...