Category Archives: Bee Blog

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”

Explore a Bee’s Life – Documentaries

Describe a bee: round, black and yellow stripes, two antennae, four wings, and a ton of honey. But, have you ever wondered about the inside life of the bees? Their daily routine, every waggle, and mile journey? Especially in the winter, bees are hidden inside their hive and are nowhere to be seen. With documentaries,ContinueContinue reading “Explore a Bee’s Life – Documentaries”

Citrus Honey Tart

When I went on my travels to Slovakia, Europe over the summer, I noticed something different about their food. It was wholesome, all made scratch, and organic from their backyards. The idea was rare. Who actually knew that we had the power to create something so intricate out of a cookbook and bring it toContinueContinue reading “Citrus Honey Tart”

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”

The Horse’s Sunday – Short Story Collection

I invite all of my readers to come and explore my fall short story collection. Whether it is read with crumpets and tea on a rainy morning or freshly squeezed lemonade in the sunset abyss, there is a story for all to read and dive into. The Horse’s Sunday will truly evoke inspiration to write.ContinueContinue reading “The Horse’s Sunday – Short Story Collection”

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!”

What To Do With Leftover Honey

Of course we can always drizzle that sugary substance into our tea. But there are many other ways you can and should use honey. The Ancient Egyptians didn’t just use honey in their tea. But it was incorporated into their lifestyle. Support healing: For wounds, cuts, leg ulcers, burns, and bed sores. Estimate the woundContinueContinue reading “What To Do With Leftover Honey”