Different types of Bees – Drone Bees
Drone Bees Research taken from The Fresh Honey Cookbook by Laurey Masterton As long as we have owned our business, I have known very little about bees. Even with the little I did know, I found fascinating. As we are bringing the colonies to our property, and we spend time caring for the bees, I […]
Bee Sting Remedies
Bee stings Information taken from www.hiveandhoneyapiary.com Bee stings have become a reality in our household since starting this business. Unfortunately when you are disturbing a hive, the bees see it as an attack, even though we are in fact trying to help them. Ernie and our son William wear protective suits during the removal […]
Bee Rescue and Relocation (PART 1)
Bees never cease to amaze me. We were called out for a bee removal and relocation service. Although not the largest hive I have had the pleasure of encountering, this hive was impressive none the less. These particular bees had been in place for three to four years, the owners informed me. The […]
The one about Pinterest pin – Honey pots
These handmade honey pots are just magnificent, the light matte colors and little polka dots… here is a link to their Etsy site Vintage Honey Jar – shell pink milk glass – Isn’t it just dreamy! Here is their Etsy site Doesn’t this picture just make you smile. What a wonderful collection […]
BEE informational sites
We are constantly online searching for information to help us with our bees. This is a new venture for us, and we are always learning, and always seeking ways to care for our bees. The internet is a wealth of information, and there are countless sites to visit. I am always in awe of what […]
What is Honeycomb?
What is honeycomb? It is a mass of hexagonal wax cells built by honey bees. What is honeycomb for? It is the honey bees hive, where they store honey/pollen and use as nests for eggs/larvae. When Ernie, the Bee Man, gave me some honeycomb to photograph, I was amazed at the patterns, the intricate […]
The one about Joe’s Farm Grill
One of the benefits of our new adventure is taking trips to local places that are great places for bees! We took a recent trip to Joe’s Farm Grill in Gilbert. (Link) If you haven’t been there, you are missing out. The food was absolutely delicious, and you can enjoy your meal […]
The one about pinterest pins – Knitting project for little ones
Isn’t this so cute! The little wings are just adorable. Check out their Etsy site here The little booties are amazing! Check out the cute buttons. Also on Etsy Found on pinterest – love the little bee on the bootie! Link Another little hat and booties, but look at the sweet flowers! Here is the Etsy site.