Honey Bees
Micro Farm Model: How To Be Self Reliant
This post has been a long time coming. We are going to walk through my family and I’s micro farm model! I’m going to explain how it all works, why it all works, the reasoning behind our choices, and what we hope to do in the future. I’m so excited to take you on a…
Read MoreHow To Obtain A Queen Bee
One of the very first steps in establishing a hive is to obtain a queen bee. It’s actually pretty easy for the most part. There are three ways you can go about obtaining a queen bee. Some ways are better than others. Let’s dive into the first way you can obtain a queen bee: Catching…
Read MoreWhy You Don’t Want To Be Completely Self Sufficient
Self sufficiency has been a popular subject as of late. This entire blog was actually created to help you become more self sufficient. There are tremendous benefits to becoming more self sufficient. However, there are reasons you shouldn’t want to be completely self sufficient. This post is all about why you should only take self…
Read MoreThe Lifespan Of Bee Colonies: Can Your Bees Die Out?
Raising honey bees is a profitable and delicious hobby, but how long will your beehive last? Will the bees eventually leave or die out? Will you need to catch more swarms and start over? Bee colonies have the ability to continually reproduce. In the right climate, your bees may never leave. Even if the original…
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