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The A, Bee, and Cs of Beekeeping!

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

Beekeeping, also known as apiculture, is mans way of imitating nature by maintaining real bee colonies in artificial constructed hives. Apiculture can be a full time business, a sideline offering, or even enjoyed as just a hobby. Beyond the obvious reward of honey, other great products like pollen, propolis, and beeswax can be collected and [...]

The A, Bee, and Cs of Beekeeping!

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

Beekeeping, also known as apiculture, is mans way of imitating nature by maintaining real bee colonies in artificial constructed hives. Apiculture can be a full time business, a sideline offering, or even enjoyed as just a hobby. Beyond the obvious reward of honey, other great products like pollen, propolis, and beeswax can be collected and [...]

Three Beekeeping Tips for Beginners

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

Beekeeping for business is a endeavor that takes some skill and specialized knowledge. Many experienced beekeepers are a part of local beekeeping associations or they turn to the internet and books to learn more about beekeeping. There are also websites that are devoted to teaching beginner beekeepers how to begin beekeeping. It also provides many [...]

Four Benefits of A Beekeeping Hobby

Saturday, August 28th, 2010

Beekeeping as a hobby can have many benefits. This article will show you some of the many benefits that becoming a beekeeper can have. Learn how beekeeping can improve both your life and the lives of others. 1) Help Pollinate the World’s Plants Bees are responsible for pollination a large number of the world’s plants [...]

Four Benefits of A Beekeeping Hobby

Saturday, August 28th, 2010

Beekeeping as a hobby can have many benefits. This article will show you some of the many benefits that becoming a beekeeper can have. Learn how beekeeping can improve both your life and the lives of others. 1) Help Pollinate the World’s Plants Bees are responsible for pollination a large number of the world’s plants [...]

How to Find a Good Book on Beekeeping

Sunday, August 15th, 2010

If you want to become a beekeeper, you will need to find some quality information on beekeeping. You could spend a lot of time searching for information online but this can take a lot of time. Also you have no idea if the information that you found has been tested or will actually be useful. [...]

How to Find a Good Book on Beekeeping

Sunday, August 15th, 2010

If you want to become a beekeeper, you will need to find some quality information on beekeeping. You could spend a lot of time searching for information online but this can take a lot of time. Also you have no idea if the information that you found has been tested or will actually be useful. [...]

Beekeeping 101 – Beekeeping Basics

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

Beekeepers can be divided into two distinct groups. For some it is just a hobby, while for others it is a full time business. Both parties still really need to practice proper caution when performing this activity. Both will typically need to know the exact same amount of knowledge when it comes to regular maintenance [...]

Beekeeping has become one of the fastest growing hobbies these days. This may be perhaps because of the recent published information which has had the outcome of helping to make people conscious of the plight of the humble honey bee. These insects are already in decline all across the globe, as a result of numerous [...]

For many, the thought of beekeeping just makes them squeamish. You say bees and they immediately hear that tell tale buzzing sound and may even recall a childhood memory of their first sting. Those memories give most people an immediate chill. In reality, beekeeping is not as tough as many think. One of the things [...]