Wax or plastic? The recurring question regarding foundations that I use when assembling my frames for the upcoming season. For those who have no idea what foundations or frames are. Every super (box) in a beehive holds removeable frames that the bees build their combs on. Common practice is to insert a foundation into the …
The spring of 2021 brought a new experience or some would call it an adventure my way. I had lost 90 percent of my apiary. In the moment it was trying, and difficult to come to grips with. Looking back now I still have a lot more questions then answers, as to what killed off …
As the 2019 season draws to a close and all the colonies are wrapped and tucked away for the cold months ahead I welcome the change in pace and workload to one that is less hectic. Centered around shop work, rendering beeswax, selling honey, making equipment and preparing for next season, along with being able …
Honey contains natural nutrients and enzymes that have a variety of health benefits. This is one of the reasons honey has been used throughout history in many cultures. Today honey is used in various foods and as natural healing remedies. Here are some of many benefits of honey. 1 Good Source of Antioxidants …
