As a new or budding beekeeper, the million dollar question is ‘How long will it take my bees to establish a hive? It takes a lot of effort and love to set up a new hive and it is good to know how long you should expect it to take for that new hive to … Read more
Welcome back to Grampas Honey and yet another article discussing a key issue for beekeepers and anyone else that may keep an apiary! Today’s question is around the subject of EpiPens! Should you keep them in your beekeeping arsenal or not? If you are having this dilemma, hopefully by the end of this article, you … Read more
I am sure many beekeepers also like bananas! I mean, the banana is a pretty commonly eaten fruit (except by my sister who shudders at the thought of one!!). If you are a beekeeper and bananas are a part of your diet, you may want to read this short article first 🙂 There is a … Read more
Beekeeping can be a fun and profitable hobby, but you need to have the right land to do it. In this article, we will help you find the best land for beekeeping. You may think this sounds simple, but if you get this step wrong, you may not see the best results from your beekeeping … Read more
When it comes to beekeeping, you need to protect yourself from bee stings. One of the best ways to do this is by wearing beekeeping gloves. But what makes beekeeping gloves different from regular gloves? Which beekeeping gloves should I buy? What are the best gloves for beekeepers? Let’s find out together! What are Beekeeping … Read more
3 Reasons Beekeeping is Good for the Environment? 1. As Pollinators. By far the greatest benefit bees have to the environment is the fact that they help pollinate the plants around us. According to the US Department of Agriculture, a gob smacking 80% of all flowering plants (including fruits and vegetables) are pollinated by bees! … Read more
Is it okay for you to keep bees if you are pregnant? Is it safe for your unborn baby? If so, why? If not, why not? In this article, we discuss beekeeping and pregnancy. Can you continue beekeeping when you are pregnant? Lets find out together! Yes, you can totally continue beekeeping when you are … Read more
If you have been a beekeeper for any length of time, you will start to realise that alongside a smoker and a hive tool, your blowtorch is an essential piece of kit! However, which blowtorch is good for a beekeeper? If you have ever wondered about this, please read on. In this article we will … Read more
If you are a beekeeper that is struggling to make decent money from your apiary, I have the article for you. A lot of beekeepers get stuck trying the same old things when it comes to making money out of their bees. Be original! Try something unique and dodge the crowd! This is how you … Read more
If you have been around beekeepers for any length of time, you have probably noticed that a lot of them have white paint lying around! Why is this? What’s the deal with beekeepers using white paint? If you have ever wondered about these questions please read on 🙂 5 Reasons Beekeepers Like Using White Paint … Read more
