How To Become A Beekeeper: A Guide

How To Become A Beekeeper: A Guide

You have probably heard about how fast beekeeping has been rising as a hobby or even as a side-job for a lot of different people all over the country. Of course, beekeeping can also be quite beneficial to the community because of how important bees are to the ecosystem. Maybe all this talk has convinced … Read more

How Urban Beekeepers Help Keep Bees Thriving

How Urban Beekeepers Help Keep Bees Thriving

There is no doubt that beekeeping has become very popular and important in different rural communities where beekeepers tend to have a wider area and more resources to work with. However, what about those who live in urban areas? Are urban beekeepers just as successful as rural ones? If so, how do urban beekeepers keep … Read more

A Guide To Calming Down Bees Without Using Smoke

A Guide To Calming Down Bees Without Using Smoke

Beekeeping can be a lucrative and even relaxing endeavor for those who have gotten used to the life of a beekeeper. However, one of the things that even the most experienced beekeepers still fear is the stinging of dozens of angry bees that are just trying to defend their hive. So, while most beekeepers tend … Read more

Beeswax Candles Vs. Soy Candles: Which Is Better?

beeswax vs soy candles

More and more people are now using organic candles instead of relying on paraffin candles that are made from petroleum-based wax. In that regard, beeswax candles and soy candles have become quite popular over the last few years because they are regarded as much healthier compared to paraffin candles. But which is better between beeswax … Read more

This Is What It Means When Honey Is Cloudy

This Is What It Means When Honey Is Cloudy

Honey generally comes in two different forms; one is clear liquid honey, and the second is a firm creamed honey which is cloudy. Both can be bought in-store or from a local farm or beekeeper. Cloudy honey is usually used as a condiment on foods, whereas liquid honey is more common for recipes and drinks. … Read more

Everything You Need to Know About Pasteurizing Honey

all about pasteurizing honey!

Honey has been consumed by human beings for thousands of years. It was considered a sacred food by the Egyptians and was first recorded in prehistoric cave paintings over eight thousand years ago. However, pasteurizing honey is a much more recent process. Pasteurizing honey is a process designed to prolong its liquid shelf-life. This came … Read more

How Often Do Beekeepers Get Stung? We Find Out

How Often Do Beekeepers Get Stung?

One of the things that gives honey bees a bad reputation among those who don’t know a lot about them is their stinger. Honey bees will sting when they are threatened, and that is exactly why a lot of people fear them. So, in a beekeeper’s case, he or she obviously works closely with bees … Read more

A Guide To Cleaning Your Honey Extracting Equipment

cleaning honey extracting equipment.

Extracting your honey is part of what makes the entire beekeeping process complete because the honey is where you will be getting your profits from. But, at the same time, you also need to keep your honey extracting equipment clean enough for the next use. After all, you need your honey to be clean enough … Read more

Will Honey Break My Fasting? What You Need To Know

Will Honey Break My Fasting?

Honey is one of the most popular sweeteners and ingredients in the world because, let’s face it, it is very delicious. On top of that, honey is a healthier organic and all-natural alternative to sugar because it isn’t processed and it comes with a lot of different antioxidants and minerals. However, at the same time, … Read more