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Granny’s Southern Cornbread with Honey Instead of Sugar

Make cornbread with honey instead of sugar with Granny’s southern taste for honey cornbread in cast iron.

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Asian Giant Hornets and Honeybees
December 14, 2023 · · Health & Pests

Asian giant hornets are the world’s largest hornet, measuring a whopping 1.75 inches in length (queens reach over two inches) with a wingspan of three inches!

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Bumblebees at Play
May 30, 2023 · · Beekeeping

When bumblebees were given small wooden balls, they romped with them. There’s no other way to describe it.

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The Lost Honeybees of Blenheim
April 3, 2023 · · Beekeeping 101

Blenheim estate of 6,000 acres contains Europe’s largest ancient oak forest, and in 2021 a marvelous thing was discovered: wild honeybees.

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Raise Bees in Your Backyard

Everything You Need to Know about Raising Honeybees from Beehives for Beginners to Beekeeper Supplies to Why Pollination is Important

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Breeder Queen Selection
December 22, 2022 · · Beekeeping 101

Here’s a short guide for breeder queen selection: what to look for when assessing and what you can expect along the way.

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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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A Slatted Rack and Robbing Screen Can Improve Your Hive Entrance
July 13, 2022 · · Hives & Equipment

One of the best things about a Langstroth beehive is its adaptability. By using optional pieces of beehive equipment like a slatted rack and robbing screen, you can adapt your beehive to suit local conditions.

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Can I Feed Bees Honey From Another Hive?

The real problem with feeding honey from another hive is whether the honey is contaminated with spores of American foulbrood (AFB).

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What You Need to Know About Apiary Layout
March 7, 2022 · · Hives & Equipment

The actual layout of your apiary will be unique to your property; there isn’t just one best layout.

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