10 Phases of a new beekeeper

10 Phases of a new beekeeper

Keeping bees seems like a daunting task – fear of your first sting, longing for the taste of honey – you’r like a famous honey bear – “Think… Think… Think…” Maybe a quick 10 steps to your first year will help make the plunge into...
Honey Lemonade

Honey Lemonade

Add local honey to classic lemonade for a wonderful twist to an old favorite. Honey Lemonade Ingredients 1/3 cup honey (1/2 if you like it a little less sweet) 1 1/2 cups hot water 1 cup fresh lemon juice Ice cubes for serving Prep Time: 10 minutes Preparation In a...
10 Phases of a new beekeeper

North Texas Advanced Beekeeping Seminar

Attending the all day seminar with beekeeping masterminds Blake Shook and John Talbert! Blake started us with 15 essential things for beekeepers to know. Feed and pest control were at the top of his list. John made the legalities of a honey house and honey production...

Visit the hive

Today I spent some time at the Texas State Fair working the ‘Bee Booth’ – lots of fun!  We get to tell people about bees all day, and if you’ve ever asked me about my bees you know that isn’t hard for me to do.  I really enjoy bees and...