• Beekeeping,  Getting Started

    Best Beekeeping Books for Beginners

    It’s a question many experienced beekeepers are asked – What advice do you have for someone interested in beekeeping? The answers may vary, but most will say, “Do your research!” What they mean by that is that you should take time to read about your new hobby. In particular, learn as much as you can about how bees function. Learn about their life cycle and why they do the things they do. It’s all very fascinating, so even non-beekeepers would enjoy learning these things. Luckily, nowadays there are tons of free information on the internet. Tons of resources about beekeeping are at your fingertips. However, some people may enjoy having…

  • Kids

    5 Reasons Why You Should Involve Your Kids in Beekeeping

    Beekeeping has many benefits.  It’s good for your garden and environment, you get fresh, sweet, honey, and you can even profit from it.  But one of my favorite things about beekeeping is that it’s a family hobby. Beekeeping is something that the whole family can enjoy – including kids!  Here are 5 reasons why you should involve your kids in beekeeping. Benefits of Beekeeping With Kids Get Kids Out in Nature Nowadays with kids being in front of screens more often than not, beekeeping offers a good excuse to get kids out in nature.  As a parent, there’s nothing quite like being out in the natural world, sharing precious time…