Learning Together and ForeverOne aspect of beekeeping that is attractive to many is that the…
Young and Old…If one thinks back maybe a decade or so, beekeeping was considered a…
Goals for Becoming a BeekeeperOther than the personal enjoyment and satisfaction that most beekeepers crave,…
In recent years there has been a tremendous increase in interest in beekeeping, on a…
Beekeeping, by various definitions, has been around for thousands of years. Pots filled with honey…
Honey bees matter! They are essential not just to us, as beekeepers, but to the…
Although as you gain experience there will be a bit less to learn, beekeeping is…
Think First. Then Consider Starting BeekeepingThe idea of beekeeping is fascinating to many. ​The potential for…
Mixing with the NeighborsMany hobbies can be enjoyed alone or with the participation of a…
Great Gifts for BeekeepersWhether the holiday season, a birthday or any other time of the…
There’s no shortage of ways to learn and share information about beekeeping. Between the internet,…
Who is the patron saint of beekeeping? St Valentine, no less. We can’t let that…
Why Learn Beekeeping?All beekeepers have their special reasons for doing what they do. Only you…
For any online community, such as PerfectBee Colony, an important factor is exactly how and…
Beekeeping for Everyone”I’d love to take up beekeeping but don’t have the space””Isn’t beekeeping only…
Whereas many of our previous lessons have been focused on factual, scientific and objective topics,…
This article is part of the A New Beekeeper’s Journal column, which documents the story…
Which came first – flower or bee?​It’s a good question, and just as hard to…
IntroductionSo here we are at the end of Stage 1 of our beekeeping course. Our…
Keeping it RealNatural beekeeping has quickly drawn the attention of new beekeepers across the nation.…
A common – and occasionally divisive – topicNatural Beekeeping is a stirring and fascinating topics among…
Urban beekeeping. Is there really even such a thing? Why yes, yes there is. And…
Have you ever been stung by a bee?Are bee stings something that has held you…
Are you a beekeeper with a child right on your heels?If so, you should encourage…
April is the cruellest month, breedingLilacs out of dead land, mixingMemory and desire, stirringDull roots…
Bees and kids are often not a happy combination. Taught to fear bee stings at…
It’s not uncommon for the laymen to harbor a fear of bees. But a little…
There are more associations between beekeeping and Easter than you might imagine.
Although beekeeping is a time-honored tradition, it is constantly evolving and new trends and technology…
As a new beekeeper you have a lot to learn. Beyond old-school books, today we…
Our resident curious beekeeper-to-be, Amy, wonders whether she has all she needs to be a…
As we sit down for Thanksgiving dinner there are so many things for which we…
How one intrigued, fascinated person is slowing getting drawn into the amazing world beekeeping.