Tag Archives: beekeeping

Inspiring Stories: Hives for Heroes

Hives for Heroes is a national military veteran non-profit organization focusing on honey bee conservation, suicide prevention, and a healthy transition from service. Through the national network of beekeepers and veterans we provide purpose, education, and healthy relationships fostering a lifelong hobby in beekeeping. NewBEE veterans and Mentors enjoy the therapeutic process of beekeeping and […]

How I got Into Beekeeping and Tips for First Year Beekeepers

If 10 years ago you would’ve told me that I’d own a beekeeping company, I would’ve laughed so hard and called you a liar. At the ripe age of 19, I had absolutely no idea what I wanted to do with my life and wasn’t in any rush to figure it out. I just wanted […]

Beekeeping for Beginners: Bee Stings 101

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Being a beekeeper is one of the most rewarding and fun hobbies/careers anyone can pursue! It’s engaging and really takes you out of your comfort zone depending on what you do. However, it obviously means you’re going to get some bee stings. When I first started beekeeping, bee stings were my biggest fear. If I’m […]

15 Gifts for the Beekeepers in Your Family

Gifts for Beekeepers

The holiday season has arrived! It really is the most wonderful time of the year. However, sometimes buying gifts for loved ones can be difficult as the years pass. It’s especially difficult thinking of gifts for beekeepers! Personally, I try to only purchase very meaningful gifts or a gift that will be used often for […]

Beekeeping For Beginners: How To Catch a Swarm of Bees

Catching a swarm of bees is a great way to get cheap bees (cause we all know there’s no such thing as ‘free’ bees!). Swarming is the process bees do in order to reproduce. This usually happens when a colony has outgrown its space. The colony will begin to create queen cells for a new […]

Are All Wild Honey Bees Africanized? Here’s The Complicated Truth and How We Can Still Save Them.

You’ve heard the term “killer bees” and harrowing stories of thousands of bees attacking people. While some of these stories are true, most of the time they are extremely exaggerated. But what are these “killer bees” exactly? Africanized honey bees are a specific race of honey bee. This means they’re the same bees that make […]

Essential Beekeeping Gear for South Florida + Tropical Climates

Beekeeping Gear on bench surrounded by flowering plants.

When you first start beekeeping, there are many things you need to learn. One of the most important is learning about the necessary beekeeping gear for your future bees. There are many different types of beekeeping gear available online and locally, which can differ depending on your geographic location. We are located in South Florida (where […]

Vegan and Honey: Why You Should Support Beekeepers

Honey Bees on Frames

Following a Vegan lifestyle is trending now more than ever. There are so many people who are opening their eyes to how cruel factory farming is and how much it is impacting our Earth. While the transportation sector is responsible for a quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions, Animal Agriculture alone is responsible for so […]

Top 5 Beekeeping Books – Beekeeping For Beginners and Experts

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Whether you’re a beginner beekeeper or have years of experience, learning never stops in the bee world. There is a lot of information out there on honey bees and keeping them in the form of books, videos, seminars, and classes. We started learning about bees by watching videos and reading books! In fact, we still […]