Grampa Beekeeper 
Bees are incredibly valuable to both humans and the environment in ways you could not imagine. You probably know a few things about honey bees. They go to the flowers and collect honey; they live in colonies and are responsible for protecting the queen bee. People are putting a great deal of great effort into saving these … Read more
Research shows that raw honey contains a small amount of pollen grain, which is good for you. On the other hand, raw honey doesn’t have a long shelf life like regular or filtered honey. Hence, these facts leave many perplexed whether to stick with using filtered or unfiltered honey and which of the two is … Read more
The process of drawing out comb for bees is one of the most important things that the worker bees do regularly because this is something that allows them to thermoregulate their hive and to make sure that the temperatures are at the optimal levels, especially whenever it’s winter. It is needless to say that the … Read more
Honey bees are wonderful and useful creatures. They are the most common species of bees and pollinating insects. Honey bees are very important because most of the food we consume relies on pollination. Their importance for agriculture and contribution to the economy is unsurpassed. Many people come across this species and do not know at … Read more
After you have extracted your honey and kept it in its container, you are ready to consume and/ or sell it, whichever of the two you might want to do. However, there are some instances wherein wrong storage conditions will lead the honey to crystalize, which happens when it hardens. This can make honey more … Read more
We have known bees as the first and primary producer of honey, but their role doesn’t just stop there. They are one of the key reasons why we have food on the table and stuff to use. Think about those vegetables and fruits you consume every day as well as crops like flax and cotton. … Read more
So, you want to be a beekeeper? Well, at one point or the other you’d come across the term honey super. Honey supers help hobbyists increase their honey yield, and make harvesting honey less of a hassle. Particularly during April or mid-May when flowers are blooming, this is when honey flows. Honey super consists of … Read more
There’s no season that’s tougher for beekeepers than winter. Beekeeping during the winter season is even more challenging if you’re just starting out. Nonetheless, you still have the power to not only limit the undesirable effects, but also to optimize where your bees live. You can improve your bees’ chances of surviving winter by protecting … Read more
For centuries, civilizations in all parts of the world use beeswax for various reasons. It has remarkable properties, making it extremely versatile. One of its most notable characteristics is that it virtually never decomposes without the help of other substances. While it can be an advantage, beeswax is a hydrophobic substance, meaning it repels water, … Read more
For those aspiring to become beekeepers, you probably already know for a fact that your worker bees are some of the most important bees when it comes to overall honey production. However, when it comes right down to it, the most important bee in the entire colony has to be the queen bee. But why … Read more