Why do we need to save the bees? In the 1980’s honey bees began to die off at alarming rates. Scientists diagnosed this tragic phenomenon as Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD)....
GloryBee Helps Skinner City Farm
GloryBee is always looking for an opportunity to get involved in our local community and help save the bees. When one of our partners, Pedaler's Express, told us about Skinner...
Buying packages of Bees
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...
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...
Getting down and dirty with the school garden project
To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul. There is something satisfying about tilling the earth and growing your own food. With the rapid...
41st Annual Bee Weekend
GloryBee's 41st Annual Bee Weekend is just around the corner - and we hope this beautiful spring weather holds up! Click here to pre-order live bees. WHAT: Bee Weekend 2016...
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...
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...
Beeks in California: Be on the lookout for Thieves
With California’s almond bloom in full swing, nearly 90% of all commercial hives in the United States will make a pilgrimage to the Golden State to help pollinate this important crop....
Want to Become a Beekeeper?
Beekeeping is an enjoyable endeavor which can be a fun hobby or a rewarding way to supplement your income. There are many reasons to become a beekeeper including pollinating your...
Beekeeping Classes for 2016
Thinking about getting into beekeeping? GloryBee is here to help. We have three instructional beekeeping classes scheduled for early 2016 leading up to our Annual Bee Weekend. All classes will...
Australian Blue-Banded Bees are Heavy Metal Fans?
Some very interesting (and amusing) video from RMIT University in Melbourne Australia. Researchers used high speed video to capture how Australian blue-banded bees pollinate flowers compared to other bees. Turns...
Food Company Sweetens Pollinator Week for Customers and Honey Bees
Eugene, Ore. – In support of National Pollinator Week, family-owned natural foods company, GloryBee®, is partnering with retailers throughout Oregon and Washington to engage in honey promotions highlighting the importance...