A hummingbird zips past your ear. Rain from the night before drips from the roof…
The Power of Propolis in a Colony
We all talk a lot about the beneficial properties of honey, but arguably another product…
The Threat of Spring Starving Bees
It’s March 27. And I am worried about starving bees. This may come as a…
First Post-Winter Hive Checks
It’s February in Texas, and that means our very short winter break in Texas is…
What do Valentine’s Day and beekeepers have in common?!
Here’s your random bee fact for the day: Did you know that St Valentine, the…
Staying Cool While Beekeeping
It’s summer time in Texas, a time when back to back (…to back to back……)…
Stingless Bees of the Latin Americas
Guest post by Klaus Lambour the founder of Mielenaria, a business dedicated to the conservation…
Spring Awakening: February 2023 Honey Bee Forecast
Spring is back, baby! (Well, at least here in Central Texas. I realize those of…
What is the Winter Solstice, and Why Does it Matter to our Honey Bees?
Happy winter solstice!! Today marks the official start of astronomical winter. The winter solstice is…
