Beekeeping

Beekeeping (or apiculture) is the maintenance of bee colonies, commonly in man-made hives, by humans. Beekeepers of all levels from beginner beekeepers to the advance, find information regarding aesthetics, equipment, photography, tools, supplies, and equipment here. Your complete resource for beekeeping and bees!
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How To Care For Bees & Beehives In Winter
Are you a beekeeper and you have really cold wet winters? no problem. I'll show you how to care for your honey bee hives in winter. Backyard beekeeping in winter is no joke! Learn here what to do on the homestead. Bees in Winter: Moisture Quilt, DIY Candy Board, and Insulation! Here is how backyard beekeepers can care for bees in winter and keep your honey bees happy.
How to Filter Beeswax
Wondering how to filter beeswax at home? If your local beekeeper doesn't adequately filter their beeswax before you buy it, you may need to do it 1-2 more times on your own. Don't worry! This isn't a difficult process. I enjoy doing this to make smaller blocks of wax and even my own pellets so it is easier to work with on future projects! Sometimes the beeswax I buy from my local beekeeper is very clean and this process isn't necessary. But when I do need to get some debris filtered out...
Honey Bee Basics For Beginners To Beekeeping
Are you a homesteader trying to succeed? Have you considered beekeeping? Backyard beekeeping can be a very worthy and profitable endeavor however there are some basic things to know first before starting. Do you know the life cycle of the honey bee? If you are going to keep honey bees you need to know how the honey is produced and how to care for the bees. Start here! Beekeeping for beginners!
15 Considerations Prior To Becoming A Beekeeper
Beekeeping. With the rapid decline of honey bees populations, many are jumping into the world of backyard beekeeping. Ponder these 15 important considerations for keeping bees! #bees #diybackyardbeekeeping
15 Considerations BEFORE Keeping Bees
Beekeeping. With the rapid decline of honey bees populations, many are jumping into the world of backyard beekeeping. Ponder these 15 important considerations for keeping bees BEFORE you begin! #BackyardBeekeeping #Tips #Homesteading
Beekeeping - 15 Considerations
Beekeeping. With the rapid decline of honey bees populations, many are jumping into the world of backyard beekeeping. Ponder these 15 important considerations for keeping bees! #bees #diybackyardbeekeeping
Backyard Beekeeping - What you need to know before you start
Have you been thinking about Backyard Beekeeping? This blog post is dedicated to the ins and outs of what you need to know about being a beekeeper. This Beekeeping for Beginners post will hopefully shed some light on the cost, time commitment as well as some of the terminology of beekeeping. Hopefully, I can do my part to help save the bees via education, encouragement, and mentoring of people who want to be involved in the fascinating world of honeybees!
8 Benefits of Finding a Bee Mentor
Beekeeping requires a lot of time and money and you don't want to waste either of those. A bee mentor in your area can help you get started because he knows what it takes to keep bees alive and healthy hives where you live. If you are a backyard beekeeper then you will benefit from this! #BackyardBeekeeping #BeekeepingTips #Homesteading
How To Start Beekeeping For Beginners
This is how to start beekeeping for beginners. You need to make sure you have all of the right equipment before you start and set up enough space in your dedicated beekeeping area. You can keep bees in your backyard and enjoy the challenge, as well as sweet homemade honey at your fingertips. Check out this post by SHTF Dad for more. #beekeeping #keepingbees #howtokeepbees #beekeepingforbeginners
Drone Honeybees: Top 10 Weird Facts That Will Blow Your Mind!
Did you know a male honeybee’s ejaculation is so strong, humans can hear it? Or that a drone bee (male honeybee) can’t sting? Or how about that male bees are fatherless…but yet they have a grandfather? Read on for the top 10 weird and utterly fascinating facts about male honeybees.
Beekeeping Considerations
Beekeeping. With the rapid decline of bee populations, many are jumping into the world of keeping bees. Before making the commitment to become a beekeeper, ponder these 15 important considerations. | It's My Sustainable Life @itsmysustainablelife #beekeeping #beekeepingforbeginners #beekeepingforbeginnersbackyards #beekeepingforbeginnersdiy #beekeepingforbeginnersbehive #apiary #apiarybeekeeping #itsmysustainablelife
Bees in Winter: Moisture Quilt, Candy Board and Insulation
Do you have really cold, wet winters? How to get your bees ready for winter using a moisture quilt, candy board and insulation. These helpful tools and DIY tips will give your backyard bees a greater chance of survival through cold, wet winters. Ensure that you get honey next year!
Here's How To Stop A Caught Swarm From Leaving • New Life On A Homestead
Catching a swarm of bees may not be easy, but stopping it from leaving is definitely easier. Here's what you should do. #beekeeping #homesteading #bees
Learn About Beekeeping - Carolina Honeybees
Your guide to keeping chickens in your backyard. Raising a few chickens is not very hard and you can even have chickens in an area near beehives! #carolinahoneybees #keepingchickens #raisingchickens
Beehive's & Beekeeping Supplies on a Budget