Why create a sustainability report? In short, an annual report on sustainability is GloryBee’s way of demonstrating a commitment to traceability, honesty, and accountability to creating a business for a...
Oregon Residential Beekeeping Legislation: What is House Bill 2653?
If you are thinking about starting to keep bees in your backyard or if you are already a residential beekeeper in Oregon, we've got great news to share! House Bill...
Why did my bees die? Part 1 of 2
One thing that we know for sure about beekeeping is that it's not an exact science. There are many factors and variables that go into keeping a hive alive and...
Royal Jelly: Crown Jewel of the Beehive
Did you know that a queen bee can lay up to 1,500 eggs per day? This is more than her own body weight! Did you know that a queen bee...
Propolis: Nature’s Warrior
Most likely you are familiar with products from the hive such as honey, bee pollen, and royal jelly. Another amazing product from the hive that you may not know much...
Puerto Rico’s hurricane destruction may have doomed the world’s honey bees?
You probably have heard of “killer bees”. In the 1970’s there was even a string of movies dedicated to sensationalizing these aggressive insects. But killer bees are not some made...
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...
How a Solar Eclipse Affects Your Bees
If you are anywhere in the United States today, August 21, 2017, you will be able to see the moon block out a portion of the sun—and if you’re in...
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...
Urban Beekeeping: 5 Steps for Starting Out
Are you a city dweller who dreams of beekeeping? You might have thought it was impossible unless you moved out into the country. Or maybe you’ve heard of Urban Beekeeping,...
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...
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...