Why Bees Produce Beeswax
How Beeswax is Made One of the main components of a beehive consist of an incredible substance called beeswax. Beeswax is produced by 8 pairs of glands located on the... Read More
Beekeeping Resources
Beekeeping resources to help you learn about bees, hives, honey and more.
Varroa Mite & the Sugar Shake Method
Whether your beekeeping journey is well on its way or you recently received your first nucleus colony, you've probably heard a fellow beekeeper utter the words ‘varroa mite.’ Although what... Read More
Swarm Season!
Have you ever seen a clump of bees hanging off your neighbour’s tree, wondering “I don’t remember seeing that yesterday?” That is a swarm- half of a beekeeper’s precious colony... Read More
What do you do when your hive doesn't make it through winter?
Despite our best efforts, losing a colony during the wintering months is unfortunate, yet not uncommon. Even though losing a colony may not be rare, it is always upsetting and... Read More
Hibernation: A peek inside our wintering hives
To best set up your hive for overwintering success you may want to consider these three questions...
Why buy local honey?- how local honey could be healthier for you
Honey is the by-product of a colony’s surrounding flowers. The oldest members of the hive, called the foragers, are responsible for locating and extracting pollen and nectar from nearby resources...
Resources for the beginner beekeeper
If you’re interested in beekeeping, I would suggest starting by exploring the following resources...
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