Sometimes beekeeping takes us well beyond the apiary. As the wife of Master Beekeeper Nathaniel Lovell, I sometimes get called on as the less-qualified assistant. This time, the job was removing a colony of bees from someone’s home. This wasn’t a matter of simply collecting a swarm. The bees had established their home inside the […]
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Bee swarms are all part of beekeeping. Swarming happens when a colony divides, with the old queen leaving the hive with thousands of worker bees to find a new home. After a few days of heavy rain, and with hives at peak population, a swarm is quite likely, but it’s something you really don’t like […]
How We Harvested & Packaged Our First Honeycomb Note: This post contains an Amazon affiliate link for the silicone mold. If you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. All other links are informational only. Thank you for supporting our hive! At Bee Natural […]
We are proud to announce that Bee Api owned by our partner in all things Bee’s, Nathaniel Lovell, won First Place in the category for International Honey – 2 matching jars with his La Vie Miel honey at the UK National Honey Show hosted October 24-26th 2024. The UK National Honey Show is the world’s […]
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The Buzz About Bees – Discovering the World Inside the Hive
Bees – they’re tiny, they’re busy, and they’re essential to our planet! But have you ever wondered what goes on inside a beehive? Let’s dive into the buzzing world of bees and uncover some fun facts about these incredible insects and their unique homes. 1. Meet the Three Types of Bees in the Hive Each […]