Yeah Honey

06/12/2026

One of the ways beekeepers help their colonies is by giving them a head start when building new comb. In the wild, honeybees must consume large amounts of honey to produce the wax needed to build their home. It can take several pounds of honey for a colony to create just one pound of beeswax, making it a resource-intensive process.

By applying a thin layer of beeswax to blank foundation frames, we encourage the bees to begin drawing comb more quickly and efficiently. The familiar scent and texture of the wax tell the bees exactly where to start building, helping them conserve energy and resources that can instead be used for raising brood, storing honey, and growing the colony. It's a simple step, but one that can make a big difference in how fast a hive gets established and becomes productive.

Every frame of drawn comb represents thousands of bees working together, and sometimes a little help from the beekeeper can go a long way in supporting their success.

06/12/2026

🐝 Finish this sentence:

"I knew I was getting old when ______."

06/12/2026

🐝 If you could only keep ONE in your backyard, which would you choose?

🍎 Apple Tree
🌻 Wildflower Patch
🐝 Honeybee Hive

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

Sometimes we spend so much time caring for others that we forget to care for ourselves. Today is a good reminder that you can't pour from an empty cup… take a little time to rest, recharge and look after yourself.

Honey bees are a perfect example of selfless teamwork. A colony is made up of thousands of individual bees working together for the good of the hive. Take a look at a tired little honey bee that landed on me. It was weak and lethargic, so I gave it a small drop of honey and some water. After about 30 minutes of rest and recovery, it made its way to the door and took flight outside once again.

Even the hardest workers need a break sometimes.

06/11/2026

This article highlights a growing concern for beekeepers across the country: honeybee losses are reaching record levels. While many people point to a single cause, the reality is that bees are facing challenges from multiple directions, including varroa mites, pesticides, habitat loss, disease and the demands of modern agriculture.

Honeybees play a critical role in pollinating the fruits, vegetables and nuts we depend on every day, making their health important to all of us, not just beekeepers. It's a good reminder that supporting pollinators starts with preserving forage, planting bee-friendly flowers and understanding the vital role bees play in our food supply. 🐝🍯

We’re thinking about the crisis facing pollinators all wrong. And we’ve come to a crucial moment

06/11/2026

Usher approves of our harvests!! Can you hear him saying, “Yeahhhh Honey”

06/11/2026

We are on vacation but we are still thinking about our honeybees!!

Jude said the pledge of allegiance to the bees…

“I pledge allegiance to the bees of the United Bees of the world and to the bees for which they work, one world, under God with honey and food for all”

06/10/2026

When most people think about honeybees, they picture them visiting beautiful flowers. But the truth is, bees gather nectar and pollen from much more than just the flowers we plant in our gardens. Many of the plants we call "w**ds" are actually vital food sources that help honeybees survive and thrive. Dandelions, clover, wildflowers, shrubs and even large trees provide important nectar and pollen throughout the year.

Every bloom has a purpose and what may look like an unwanted w**d to us could be a lifesaving meal for a honeybee. The next time you see a patch of wild plants growing, remember that thousands of hardworking bees may be depending on them.

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