Grampa Beekeeper 
Beekeeping is a fairly gear-intensive hobby or occupation, requiring certain essential items for the bees and for your safety. Every beekeeper needs a few basic items to start beekeeping, and fortunately, many of them will last a lifetime! Beekeeping is a fairly gear-intensive activity, with much of the gear being oriented for safety and practical … Read more
Bee suits can be hot and uncomfortable, and gloves can be cumbersome and difficult to use when working on your beehives. You may see some beekeepers working without a bee suit or gloves and wonder how this is possible and whether you should emulate these beekeepers. Some beekeepers do not wear a bee suit or … Read more
As you get into beekeeping, you will find that there is more equipment needed as you become more advanced in your beekeeping. A double screen board is a beekeeping tool that has several uses for the beekeeper to perform various actions on the colony. A double screen board or Snelgrove board is a baseboard separating … Read more
As you get into beekeeping, you will find that there are many gadgets and gear that can help you in your beekeeping efforts. You may have heard mention of a drone frame for beekeeping, but what is this device, and how does it work? A drone frame is a brood frame including a foundation with … Read more
Choosing the right clothing when working with your bees is an aspect of beekeeping that many beginners neglect to give enough attention to. Protecting yourself from the bees is one consideration for your beekeeping suit, but comfort is another aspect that should be considered. Ventilated pants offer protection and comfort while working with your bees. … Read more
So you want to amp up the glam of your lashes, but you’re not quite sure how? Fortunately, there are a number of ways that you can do just that. One way you may have heard of involves honey, but can you put honey on your eyelashes in the first place? Let’s find out together…. … Read more
What does honey really mean for men? Is it good or bad for their health? Let’s take a look at some facts about honey and its benefits for men. You may be surprised about the different ways honey can benefit you as a man! Before we start, I would like to point out I would … Read more
When we think about bees, we often think of honey bees first! But there is a type of bee that is equally as important as the honey bee but not as well known- the Long Horned Bee! If you have ever wondered what a Long Horned Bee is, today is your lucky day. This short … Read more
As a beekeeper, there are many things you might wonder. After eating a big lunch, you may just ‘let one rip’ as you wander back to continue tending to your bees. Do bees have the same problem after snacking on a little too much pollen and do the same? You may wonder!! Do bees fart? … Read more
A lot of people have heard about the queen bee and her importance to a colony of bees. She will be the sole egg layer in a hive and lay thousands of eggs that help the bee population to thrive! But with all your experience with traditional tales, you might be left wondering where the … Read more