The definition of raw honey has not been nationally established so the average person needs to look at the facts and develop their own. In commercial processing honey is typically “flash-heated” to around 160 degrees F which has been shown to reduce the...
The longer I keep honey bees, the more I see the importance of pollen, the bees’ only source of protein, vitamins, minerals, lipids, and sterols, and even an important source of carbohydrates. Honey bees cannot thrive any better than their nutrition will allow....
I have heard people talk about “switching boxes” and “moving frames” to help the bees prepare for winter, but I rarely see a need for that. As the picture shows, the bees instinctively replace the brood in the upper part of the brood nest with...
I’m sure you have noticed Goldenrod in full bloom. This is a crucial time for the bees to make their final preparations for winter. I see colonies preparing themselves for winter by replacing the brood in the upper box with fresh nectar (“green...
I and many others I have spoken with have experienced the incredible health benefits of pure, raw, local honey. It means a lot to us beekeepers to be able to provide our customers with a great product that we can truly believe in. But with so many variables involved,...
It’s been a harsh winter and beekeepers are looking for bees to replace their losses. I was happy to be able to meet some of that demand for those of you who have contacted me up to this point. Of course I am limited on my supply, and as of today I have all the...
