You may like it in your tea, drizzled over yogurt, or even on ice cream. Honey, one of the oldest foods in the world, is such a versatile food item....
Why Did My Bees Die? Part 2 Of 2
In our post last week, we discussed the factors and variables that can cause your hive to fail over the winter. In this weeks post we'll round out some other...
The Change We Seek: Save the Bee
B Corps are businesses that are working together to create a better world, using business as a force for good. Becoming a B Corp 2 years ago is helping us...
Steady Decline in Honey Crop Raises Concerns for Honey Bees’ Future
The crisis of declining honey bee populations is not just an American phenomenon—Europeans are experiencing the same challenges—and sadly, fewer honey bees results in less honey being made . Here’s...
Partner Spotlight: Where do we Source our Wildflower Honey?
GloryBee’s Boise Idaho Wildflower Blossom Honey is sourced from Dale and Janice, a western Idaho farming and beekeeping family. This local Idaho family has been farming and keeping bees since...
Eight is Great Because of Weight
Langstroth hives, which are box-type beehives that hold removable frames, are the most popular hives in use today. They were invented by Reverend Lorenzo Langstroth in the USA more than...
Three Impacts Honey Bee losses have on the Economy
Honey Bees have faced increasingly unprecedented die-offs in recent years. Although climate change, parasites, pesticides and industrial agriculture are believed to be part of the problem, more research is needed...
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...
Honey Production in Mexico is supporting the Bees and protecting small family coffee farms
In the 1990’s a co-op of coffee-farming families was formed in Chiapas, Mexico as a means to protest the unjust atrocities oppressing the people. With the help of local churches,...
4 Perfect Times to Enjoy Flavored Honey Straws
It's no secret that Americans love honey. In fact, in 2013, North Dakota led the way in honey production with 33 million pounds of honey produced. Despite how much honey...
Upcycled Bee Boxes
The days are long and hot, and the kids are out of school. If you’re looking for a project idea, a great place to get inspiration is BRING's Planet Improvement Center....
Summer Nectar Flow in the Pacific Northwest
The type of nectar and pollen that bees collect will determine the color, flavor and grade of the honey they produce. The amount of nectar and pollen available for honey...
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...