Bee colony

Colony Life of a Honey BeeLife in the colony is entirely dependent upon the time of year. Honey bee colonies can get all of their resources from flowers. As a result, the life cycle of the colony follows the life cycle of flowering plants in the environment. Every spring honey bees start to build up their work force in preparation for the bloom of spring flowers. In the

Backyard Bee Keeping: 3 Types of Bees in a Colony

Open-air colonies in regions with cold winters are not common, so they tend to receive a lot of attention. Here are examples from both side of the country.

Every single member of the hive has a role to play in order to feed, raise, and protect the rest of the family! Read our blog to find out more about how a honey bee colony is structured.

Root Simple reader Luis wrote with a simple request: a blog post with which to refer neighbors who freak out at the site of bees in their yards. It's hard for those of us who garden and love nature to wrap our head around this fear, but I thought I'd offer a concise blog post when this issue arises.

Harness the wisdom of nature with these holistic techniques for keeping bee colonies strong and thriving. Explore herbal repellents, habitat enhancement, and more for a buzz-worthy apiary!

Beekeepers around the world are well aware of the scourge of varroa mites, these tiny parasitic mites that threaten the health of our bees. Untreated, they can destroy an entire hive, endangering not only the bees but also the local ecosystem. Fortunately, a solution exists: StopVarroa . In this article, we'll explore

About our two honeybee colonies and species-appropriate beekeeping.