Patrice Lewis, Author at Backyard Beekeeping

Why Mānuka Honey is So Expensive

January 1, 2023 · Patrice Lewis · Honey & Beeswax

Exports of this specialty product are worth up to $204 million annually, which is expected to quadruple by 2028.

Highways for Hives: The Marvel of Bee Space

January 1, 2023 · Patrice Lewis · Hives & Equipment

Every beekeeper knows about bee space, the specific gap within a hive (wild or domestic) that bees won’t fill with either comb or propolis.

Beeswax Products

October 4, 2022 · Patrice Lewis · Honey & Beeswax

Beeswax is one of the most unique and useful natural products in the animal world. Beeswax is the ultimate eco-friendly, zero-waste option for endless uses.

When Art and Science Mesh:

August 26, 2022 · Patrice Lewis · Beekeeping Lifestyle Topics

Those who mesh together both art and science are a decidedly rare breed. For Dr. Barrett Klein, what started as a boyhood interest in bugs went to a whole new level.

Mead: The Ancient Elixir

August 25, 2022 · Patrice Lewis · Honey & Beeswax

There are literally hundreds of different recipes and processes for making mead; however, there are potential mistakes common to all.

Eating Beeswax: A Sweet Treat

August 25, 2022 · Patrice Lewis · Honey & Beeswax

Is beeswax edible? Get ideas for incorporating beeswax into your diet and see how people around the world are eating beeswax.

Hives for Heroes

August 6, 2022 · Patrice Lewis · Beekeeping

For Steve Jimenez of Hives for Heroes, a former Marine from Houston, Texas, a difficult transition resulted in a calling to create an organization that is focused on reducing that number from 22 to zero.