The Knowledge Hive

The importance of monitoring your hives' food stores and providing supplementary food if needed can't be overstated. Ideally, a beekeeper would make sure that their hives have adequate food stores going into winter, but even then it is still necessary to keep tabs on the food your bees have available all the way up until the flowers in your area are in full bloom. Before then, they won't have much to forage on should they run out of stores in the hive. January/February Generally speaking, you want to avoid adding moisture to your hives during this time, and liquids may...

Easy Steps to Becoming a Beekeeper 1) Check your local bylaws about what is recommended for keeping bees in your area. Most municipalities allow for bees, but not all urban areas are bee friendly. If you don’t own your own property, make sure you have the landlord’s permission to keep bees. Discussing this activity with your immediate neighbours can also be helpful. 2) Take a beekeeping class and research your new hobby. While bees don’t need as much of your time as a typical pet might, they still benefit greatly from your attention, and it’s probably good to have some idea of their basic...

Beginners Beekeeping Guide: Tips from The Experts Originally posted on Porch.com thanks to Rocio Espinoza.https://porch.com/advice/beekeeping-tips-experts This article is loaded with interesting and valuable tips for beginner beekeepers!The contributors are a who's who of beekeeping professionals and it is an honour to be posted along with those individuals.Enjoy! Backyard beekeeping is a fun hobby that helps to maintain healthy honeybee populations. People who want to live and eat more sustainably are increasingly drawn to beekeeping. A beehive in your garden pollinates your plants for maximum yield. Then enjoy the pure golden honey straight from the comb as a reward for your efforts....

Harvesting honey is one of the main goals and desired outcomes for most urban beekeepers. Getting honey out of the frames can be fun and usually messy but it is always an experience! In this article, we are focusing on the extraction process. See our other articles if you're interested in dealing with comb honey, or best ways to remove the honey frames from the hives. For now, let the information flow, just like honey! Top tips from beekeepers that have collected honey many times, in several different ways, throughout BC: "Hot" Tip: Speaking of flowing honey, remember that warm...