Category: Bees
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The Hive Awarded- Finest Beekeeping Blog in the world
We just heard that our beekeeping blog has been awarded the top 60 beekeeping blogs on the planet! Thank you Anuj and all those who voted. We have been providing free beekeeping advise and tips for over two decades and we our proud that many of our readers have gone on to become professional beekeepers.…
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Mr Cees de Roij- Master Beekeeper, Master Skep Maker-1935-2016
Mr Cees de Roij- Master Beekeeper, Master Skep Maker 10 July 1935 – 20 November 2016 As a bee that flew into the light and didn’t come back I desire to that day that I may meet you guys again I just learned that my good friend Cees has pasted away at the age of…
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The Hive Honey Shop Charity Volunteer this Christmas
Each year the whole gang at The Hive Honey Shop give up some of their personal time to volunteer at Christmas to help various charity organisations. It’s our way of giving back to the community and those in need. One of the events we will be helping to support this season is St George’s Hospital…
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We won- BEST CUSTOMER SUPPORT 2016 Award
We were at the Wandsworth Business Awards 2016 last night having been nominated for three awards. They were, Best Customer Service, Best Green Business and Best independent Retailer. We won two out of the three! It was a glamorous black tie awards ceremony which made a change from us in our honey covered bee suits. It…
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Hot days -bees need water!
Make sure you provide a water source near you beehives. We have had a few hot days and bees need a cool drink just as much as we do. Look after your bees and they will look after you! By: hivehoneyshopTitle: Hot days -bees need water!Sourced From: thehivehoneyshop.co.uk/hot-days-bees-need-water/Published Date: Wed, 11 May 2016 17:56:56 +0000
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Beekeepers – What Are Beekeepers Called?
Beekeepers, also known as apiarists, are people who keep and manage bees. They can be found worldwide, and their profession has been around for thousands of years. A beekeeper manages honey bee colonies in man made hives for commercial or agricultural purposes. They may also help to pollinate crops. Who is a beekeeper called? A…
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How Much Do Beekeepers Make?
A backyard beekeeper can make money selling honey, beeswax, and other bee-made products. These include royal jelly, beeswax candles and lip balm, and health products. It takes a lot of work to make a profit in the beekeeping business, especially at the start. But it’s a rewarding hobby. It’s also a way to help the…
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Why Do Beekeepers Usage Smoke?
Bees sting in self-defense when they think you are a hive trespasser, and they release an alarm pheromone to alert other bees that they are under attack. Smoke helps calm bees by masking their sense of smell and preventing the transfer of these intruder alarm signals. This keeps bees from stinging you and allows you…
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How Do Beekeepers Make Honey?
A beekeeper’s main goal is to produce honey for his or her hive. This can be done in several ways. First, the bees seal off the cells of the comb with wax caps. This process protects the honey and keeps it from spoiling. How do beekeepers get honey? Bees collect nectar from plant flowers, then…