Bees

With the start of March, we are officially in the month where winter ends and spring begins! Spring is the official start of beekeeping season and we see the colony develop significantly during this exciting time of year. So, what are your favorite honey-making creatures doing in March, April, and May? A Timeline of the […]

Fall is a Busy and Delicate Time for Bee Colonies When it comes to bee colonies, fall is a busy time. Worker bees labor long hours to collect enough nectar to prepare for the winter. Fall may also be considered the most dangerous season for bees. Starvation can occur and harvesting comes with a number […]

Like Santa Claus awaits December, the honey bee awaits spring. The busiest time of year to be a bee is the springtime. Now that spring has officially sprung, the activity level in a bee colony is high. When the weather begins to change from winter to spring, the colony begins building up its stash of […]

National Honey Bee Day was August 16th and is a day set aside each year to honor the important honey bee population. This day is an educational opportunity for everyone to learn more about how bees keep our ecosystem thriving.  Each year, the special day has a theme and this year the theme focused on […]

Honey Bees Have Been Getting a Lot of Buzz Lately Have you noticed that bees have been in the news lately? The week of June 21 marked the beginning of National Pollinators Week and organizations working to protect bees have been actively promoting their cause. In addition, the USDA provides $8 million to boost the […]