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February Sweet Talks - Delving into Ethical Honey Sourcing
February Sweet Talks - Delving into Ethical Honey Sourcing
Introduction   Meet Dan Adams, an expert in the world of beekeeping with almost two decades of experience. Hailing from the Waikato region of New Zealand, Dan brings a wealth of... Read more...
How Is Honey Made? Exploring the Fascinating Honey-Making Process
How Is Honey Made? Exploring the Fascinating Honey-Making Process
Discover the complex process of honey-making. From the flower to your table, you'll be surprised to uncover all that goes into one single jar. Read more...
The Art of Ethical Beekeeping - Manukora's Ethical Beekeeping Standard
The Art of Ethical Beekeeping - Manukora's Ethical Beekeeping Standard
 Executive Summary: Bees play a crucial role in our ecosystem as pollinators. Without these little guys, we wouldn’t have crops and we most certainly wouldn’t have honey!  Better beekeeping =... Read more...
Do Bees Eat Their Own Honey?
Do Bees Eat Their Own Honey?
Do bees eat the honey they produce? Honey bees do in fact eat the honey they make, but typically save their honey stores for certain occasions. Read more...
Do Honey Bees Sting? What You Need To Know
Do Honey Bees Sting? What You Need To Know
Honey bees sting on occasion, but they are not aggressive. They generally only sting to protect themselves or the hive from a threat. Read more...
What Does The Queen Bee Do in a Colony
What Does The Queen Bee Do in a Colony
The queen bee has an impressive reputation of ruling a multi-thousand-bee colony. Let’s unravel the journey of the queen bee and what her hive duties are. Read more...
Why Bees Are So Important To Humans & The Planet
Why Bees Are So Important To Humans & The Planet
Bees don’t just make honey; they play an integral role in pollinating our food sources and many plants needed for a diverse and healthy ecosystem. Read more...
Where Do Honeybees Go in the Winter?
Where Do Honeybees Go in the Winter?
Where do honeybees go in the winter? In colder months, honeybees form a “winter cluster.” Let’s look at what this means and how they do it. Read more...
How Many Bees Live in a Hive?
How Many Bees Live in a Hive?
Honeybee hives can house anywhere between 20,000 and 80,000 bees, depending on the season, swarming behavior, colony health, and more. Read more...
How To Get Rid of Bees Without Killing Them
How To Get Rid of Bees Without Killing Them
If your yard is swarming with bees you need to get rid of, here are some ways to find them a new home instead of killing them. Read more...
Do Honeybees Die After They Sting?
Do Honeybees Die After They Sting?
When honeybees sting, they often die shortly after. Let’s take a deeper look at why, and how to protect your local honeybees.  Read more...
How Much Honey Do Bees Make?
How Much Honey Do Bees Make?
The amount of honey bees make has much to do with their environment and care — ethical beekeeping can result in heaps of honey and happy bees. Read more...