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How Do Bees Survive Winter Without Pollen?
All during the foraging season, honey bees collect pollen and nectar. How do bees survive the winter without fresh pollen?
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Making Splits: Nucleus Colony
Making a nucleus colony is a simple skill that any beekeeper at any stage can readily accomplish when keeping a few basics in mind.
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Honey Cranberry Orange Muffins
It’s quite safe to say that cranberry orange muffins are a family favorite. I hope you enjoy these mildly sweet, satisfying bites of autumn.
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Granny’s Southern Honey Cornbread
When it comes to cornbread, Granny’s honey cornbread is truly the best. Just a hint of sweet, making it a hit to those who like their cornbread sweet and those who don’t like it very sweet.
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Honey Pumpkin Maple Granola
This honey pumpkin maple granola is a fun recipe for the whole family. Not only is it tasty, but it uses honey and maple syrup to sweeten.
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When Art and Science Mesh:
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.
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Varroa Treatments Explained
Treatments to combat varroa vary with options ranging from soft chemicals to the so-called hard chemicals. This article will help get you started in your quest on selecting the best varroa treatments for your apiary and management practices.
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Is It Really Honey?
Adulteration of honey is a big problem. So, what, exactly, is fake honey and how does it affect the honey industry and why is it done?
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Mead: The Ancient Elixir
There are literally hundreds of different recipes and processes for making mead; however, there are ingredients, equipment, steps, and potential mistakes common to all.
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Beeswax: A Sweet Treat
Of all the thousands of commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic uses for beeswax, the most underestimated is its edibility.
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