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Busy Bee Cleaners, Inc.

No one likes cleaning up after a sticky honey extraction except the bees! I make sure the equipment is far from both hives (to prevent robbing) and then let them have at it!! Related articles Proud Of...

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July In The Hive – More About Hive Splits

Example of Bee Hive Split (Not My Hives…) Ordinarily, I would be giving you routine advice about maintaining your hives in July – do bi-weekly inspections, add honey supers as needed, be on the lookout...

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Should Beekeeping Be An Olympic Sport?

I’ll admit it. I’m glued to my tv watching the Summer Olympics in London. Apparently, I’ll watch just about any event. Which gave me an idea. Beekeeping has all the makings of an Olympic sport!  Kind...

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Mouse Guards

Mouse Guards (Photo courtesy of The Beginner Beekeeper Page) No, that’s not the type of Mouse Guard I’m talking about, although they might come in handy as well! A Mouse Guard is a handy metal device...

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Do Bees Get Grumpy?

Do bees have bad days? Do they get angry? Irritable? Even vindictive? I don’t know any beekeeper who doubts that bees get grumpy. My bees don’t like wet weather or having their honey taken. After my...

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Do Bees Like Roses?

Matchball from Vintage Roses Do bees like roses? The answer is no. And yes. Let me explain. Bees like flowers that look and smell good to them. Bees aren’t generally attracted to red and bright pink...

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More Bee-Friendly Roses From David Austin

In addition to his new varieties, David Austin offers three beautiful bee-friendly roses. Comte de Champagne ‘Comte de Champagne’ has flowers of a rich yellow coloring which as they open, gradually...

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Trees For Bees – The Black Locust

Did you know that trees provide most of the surplus nectar and pollen for bees? Or that 5 or 6 trees produce as much nectar and pollen as a whole field of wildflowers? Most people don’t. That’s...

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Beautiful Beehive Of The Day

This is my new favorite hive! That’s a doll house door glued onto the front of the bottom deep. I’m going to do that to my hives this year! For more beautiful hives, follow Romancing the Bee on...

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Bees — We’ll Miss Them When They’re Gone!

Never Forget ….

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