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1. Bee Culture Bee Culture Magazine has a long history, having been published continuously since the late 1800s by the A.I. Root Co. Originally it was entitled Gleanings in Bee Culture.   I have written a number of columns for this publication,...
2. Beekeeping I am a proud beekeeper!  That's why I have created this to help my fellow beekeeping enthusiasts by giving them the best beekeeping advice that they can use.  My aim is to equip you with the knowledge you need to get started in this one...
3. Your guidebook to Beekeeping Beekeeping is becoming an incredibly popular hobby - and not just for people living in the country. More and more city dwellers are also discovering the joys of keeping their own bees. Fascinating creatures, delicious honey, and great for nature...
4. Top Bar Hive The top bar hive is not a new invention. There are historical references to the top bar hive dating back to the 1600's. Most of today's top bar hives are derived from work done in the 1960's. It was perfected for use in Kenya, Africa, and is also ref...
5. Starting Beekeeping: Bee Hives If you are thinking about taking up beekeeping then the bee hive is clearly your most important piece of equipment as it houses your bees. When first thinking about starting beekeeping then it is easy to become daunted by the array of beekeeping equi...
6. The Bee Space The importance of beekeping is becoming increasingly vital to the survival of honey bees and ultimately all living things on the planet. Bees have existed for over 35 million years. The Queen Bee can live for 5 years and lays 2000 eggs a day. Honey...
7. Beekeeping Equipment When starting out keeping bees, the sheer range of beekeeping equipment can feel a little daunting at first. However, it is not as complicated as it might seem at first. It is simply a question of thinking what your bees need, what you need to mainta...
8. Stingless Bees Discover some of the world's most appealing bees -- the social stingless bees! Safe for kids and fascinating to watch, these bees produce a delicious tangy honey and make fabulous garden pets. Hundreds of stingless bee species occur in warm parts of...
9. Bee Keeping for Honey bee keeping for honey is growing in popularity across the world; even the Obamas have their own beehives in the White House gardens! But to the uninitiated, it can seem a rather complicated and anxiety provoking pursuit. In fact, once you have armed...
10. Raising Honey Bees - 5 Tips for Starting Are you looking to get started raising honey bees? Great! That's what we are hear for. Learn about how to get started today with raising honey bees.
11. Honey Bees and Beekeeping Honey Bees is an intriguing insect and, of course, is highly useful for beekeeping through its ability to make honey. It has a complex and fascinating social structure which has been studied for many years. Learn more about Honey Bees and Beekeeping...
12. The Apiary: Bees & Beekeeping An "apiary" is a place where bees and hives are kept, especially when it is for the production of honey. I don't keep bees presently, but it is an ambition of mine.  I started this lens so I would have a place for me to put all the info...
13. How to Start Beekeeping Hobby or Business Beekeeping is a fascinating hobby, and for many, an exiting small business. For some reason most people who are keeping bees are doing it as a hobby. Having a hobby and making your living - or significant part on it - are two entirely different area...
14. How to start beekeeping There are many types of bee which can be cultured properly. Many bees commonly cultured are derived from a jungle bee (Apis dorsota), local bee (Apis cerana) and superior bee (Abis mellifera). Superior bee, as proper as it name, is more liked in the...
15. How To Learn About Beekeeping Few activities are more rewarding than becoming a beekeeper and making your own honey. Imagine the satisfaction and glow of pride when you produce your first jar of honey, showing it off to friends and family, and it came from your very own bees! Th...
16. APIS Information Resource Center at Squidoo The art and science of beekeeping is one of humanity's oldest pastimes and has a unique history and tradition. The western, European honey bee (Apis mellifera) once a romantic, wild (feral) insect that could be kept in any kind of container and "...
17. Bee beard! A bee beard is really something to behold. It is a mass of honey bees crawling on your face. And it looks like a beard! (Usually, at least. Sometimes people are just covered in bees!) Are those really bees? With stingers? Did you get stung? What's...
18. Controlling the Spread of Chinese Tallow Every gardener, farmer and natural resource manager in the southeast is all too familiar with the Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica sebifera), also known as the Popcorn Tree, Chicken Tree, Candelberry Tree and the Florida Aspen. This beautiful tree was i...
19. Keeping Honey Bees I'm a hobbyist beekeeper, in Victoria BC. I'm secretary of the Capital Region Beekeepers' Association, a job that I do mostly as a 'thank you' to all those in the club who have helped me become a somewhat competent beekeeper. Beekeeping is a fascina...
20. Beekeeping for Beginners Have you ever thought about being a beekeeper? It can be a great hobby and in fact you can even make some money selling honey and beeswax made by your hive. There are some basic things you need to know about beekeeping before you get started. If you...