Probably the most wide-spread and important fall forage in North America, Goldenrod is essential for winter survival. Learn more about this unique plant and know what to look for in your area. The links on this website may contain affiliate links. This means that I may receive a commission if you decide to make any…
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To save the Bees: we must first save the Wildflowers
In 1940, the Protection Act passed for the Bald and Golden Eagles. These skyward scavengers suffered from DDT exposure which affected their eggs in a very bad way. Although they are no longer on the endangered species list, they will be forever protected. What will it take to protect the honey bee? I believe we…
Teach children the Way of the Bee
If you have not heard the latest then here it is- there’s a new children’s picture book coming out soon! April 8th in fact and it’s not just any picture book for children; it’s a book for each parent that reads it as well. That’s right, it’s something that we can all learn from; and…
Gorgeous pictures with a Point-and-Shoot: Macro Photography
Have you ever considered macro photography? There’s a certain something to this style of photography that is unlike any other. In my first post on this topic, Honey bees up close: Macro Photography, I shared what I do as a hobbyist photographer with the hope to encourage more people like you to get out there…
One-Up your Beekeeping Game: learn what’s blooming
Do you know what honey bee forage is available in your area? One thing I believe that all beekeepers can agree on is the excitement we feel when the spring season begins. We love to see that our little bees are ‘waking up’ and venturing out after so many months. OH! And they’re bringing in…
Weeds are Wildflowers, let them Bee. Part 2
There are several sounds that a beekeeper loves to hear and one that they do not. The sound that beekeepers do not like to hear is the busy buzzing of honey bee wings telling the beekeeper, ‘Goodbye, alas we shall see you no more.” That’s right, it’s the sound of a swarm. Just in case…
Weeds are Wildflowers, let them Bee. Part 1
Most people do not realize the abundant variety of wildflowers that honey bees will forage from. Many of these wildflowers are something that most would consider to be ‘weeds.’ Just in case you’re looking for my new children’s picture book, which shares the same title as this post, click below and order your own copy!…
A Vaccine for Honey bees? Is it sweet or sour?
Did you know that if a bee inspector finds American Foulbrood (AFB) in a beekeepers beehives, the beekeeper has to BURN the affected colonies? With FIRE! Yup, boxes, bees, honey, all of it goes up in flames. That is the current most effective method of eradicating AFB. Foulbrood is a spore that pretty much destroys…