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Eusocial Insects Meet Social Media

February 1, 2023 · Backyard Beekeeping Contributor · Beekeeping 101

It’s the age of social media, and while TikTok dances and Snapchat filters are still taking the internet by storm, there’s something new causing a buzz — bees!

Why Bees Matter: A Chef’s Perspective

January 1, 2023 · Backyard Beekeeping Contributor · Honey & Beeswax

Add to Favorites By Cappy Tosetti Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina is the eclectic city of Asheville, known as a Mecca for locally sourced food and …

Naturally Sweet: German Honey Cookies

January 1, 2023 · Backyard Beekeeping Contributor · Honey & Beeswax, Recipes

Cooking with honey can be challenging in any recipe. German honey cookies were one of the more interesting learning curves.

Eradication Through Education — Ruthie Danielsen Wins Beekeeper of the Year

January 1, 2023 · Backyard Beekeeping Contributor · Health & Pests

Ruthie Danielsen won the 2021 Beekeeper of the Year Award through the Washington State Beekeepers Association (WASBA) for her work in educating the public about the Asian Giant Hornet and acquiring the first Asian Giant Hornet nest in the U.S. for researchers.

How to Make a Bee Hotel

December 7, 2022 · Backyard Beekeeping Contributor · Hive Highlights

Add to Favorites By Leah Grunzke – Solitary bees face some of the same threats to their population as honey bees do. Loss of habitat is perhaps the single biggest …

Do Bees Need Doctors?

December 1, 2022 · Backyard Beekeeping Contributor · Beekeeping 101

If you own farm animals, it is a given you will call on a veterinarian at some point. But what about your honeybees? Do they need a veterinarian?

Fire Cider Recipe with Raw Honey

November 11, 2022 · Backyard Beekeeping Contributor · Hive Highlights, Honey & Beeswax, Recipes

Fire cider is an old home remedy for the runny noses and sniffles before they develop into full-blown colds or flu. Even if you already have a cold or the flu, drinking shots of fire cider can help ease symptoms and might even reduce the duration of a virus.