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The Queen's not home, can I take a message?
The queen is often considered the ruler of the honeybee colony. With a title like "Queen," what else would you expect? In fact, the queen...
Apr 6
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The Buzz of Spring: What’s Happening in the Honeybee Hive?
As the first signs of spring emerge—buds on trees, warmer days, and blooming flowers—the honeybee hive is buzzing with activity. For...
Jan 20
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Two Shades of Sweet
Over winter, the queen slows down her egg laying, but as February rolls around, she ramps up her production to ensure a large population...
Sep 2, 2024
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Swarms: Enjoy the show!
Most people seem to fear honeybee swarms. Maybe if I wasn't educated about honeybees, I could understand how a cloud of thousands of...
Feb 5, 2024
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I'm not saving bees.
When l tell people I'm a beekeeper, at first they don't know what to make of it. It's pretty unusual I suppose to meet a beekeeper in the...
Nov 24, 2023
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Taking honey from the hive
I get a lot of questions about why honeybees make honey and how much can a beekeeper take from the hive. At this time of year, heading...
Nov 3, 2023
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Winter bees get cozy
What do honeybees do in the winter? No, they don’t hibernate like bears in a cave! In fact, honeybees stay active all winter long - but...
Oct 29, 2023
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