Category Archives: Bee-amazed

The Bee Peace

Would you ever think of bees teaming up to prevent elephant extinction by lending a hand to farmers? It sounds outrageous, but not for the mighty bee.Elephants, an endangered underrated species, saw their populations decrease while poaching increased in popularity during the 70s and 80s. The Ivory Trade ban was established in the 1990s, andContinueContinue reading “The Bee Peace”

A Dummy’s Guide to Honeybees

You may spot a honeybee in your backyard, on a flower. Collecting nectar. Swarming. Or even at the park. A honeybee can be found all over the world – except Antarctica. Wherever a flower grows, any bee or pollinator will be prospering in that area. The Western honeybee, the European honeybee, and Apis Mellifera areContinueContinue reading “A Dummy’s Guide to Honeybees”

The Greek and Their Honey

Have you ever noticed that in every fine Greek dish, honey is THE ingredient. It is what defines baklava, pastries, and pancakes. Honey is glued to the history of Greece, especially during their ancient times, where they rise from their greatness. Sweet Beginnings In Greek, “Mele” is the word for honey. And “Melissa” is theContinueContinue reading “The Greek and Their Honey”

Super Bee Powers

Did you ever think an animal or an insect might see your most basic colors, shapes, objects, differently than us humans? Well, take the mighty bee for example. In the most basic summary, bees depend on flower, and flowers depend on bees. Even though there is a variety of pollination, like the wind (where theContinueContinue reading “Super Bee Powers”

Honey Slovak Bobalky- Christmas Eve Tradition

In Slovak houses, Christmas Eve is highly special. The first star to appear in the night sky marks the beginning of the evening. Candles are lit by the “woman of the home” when it’s time to pray. The apple is cut horizontally down the middle; an unbroken star represents good fortune. Small slices of sweetContinueContinue reading “Honey Slovak Bobalky- Christmas Eve Tradition”

The Gift of Honey

It is known that the Wise Men brought three gifts to Jesus Christ; gold, frankincense, and myrrh. However, it is also said that the men also brought “a little bit of honey and almonds” to the newborn, as a sign of blessing and God’s abundance. Honey is a renowned and treasured commodity that enriches manyContinueContinue reading “The Gift of Honey”

Fall Beekeeping!

Fall is finally amongst us- and it’s one of the most important seasons to get our colonies prepared. The goal of autumn management is to ensure that your colonies stay healthy over the winter so that they can quickly rebuild in the spring. Your colonies must be disease-free, well-fed, and led by a strong andContinueContinue reading “Fall Beekeeping!”

Sweet Like Medicine: Honey!

We all tried that melting, gooey delight at least once in our lives. Commonly, we put it in herbal tea, devour it during a bad cough, and use it as a substitution for sugar. However, not only is this humble substance rich in antioxidants and nutrients, but it does wonders for the body, such asContinueContinue reading “Sweet Like Medicine: Honey!”

Bee Field Day- My First Time!

Today, although it was a cold, cloudy day, and the temperatures were in the 40 degree Fahrenheit zone, I was determined to go on this honeybee journey, and officially become a beekeeper. To help my local community, I established a honeybee hive in the town’s community garden, aiming to make more yield crops while informingContinueContinue reading “Bee Field Day- My First Time!”