Mann Lake is one of the premier beekeeping suppliers, producing and distributing some of the most highly regarded supplies in the industry. This company offers a wide range of beekeeping supplies and materials, but are they any good? What are the most popular Mann Lake beekeeping supplies, and are they worthwhile? Mann Lake supplies all …

Beekeeping supplies are readily available on the modern international market, but there are so many suppliers and companies to choose from, selecting the best equipment from the best supplier can be a challenge. One such supplier is Dadant & Sons, and many beekeepers are interested in the quality and worthiness of the supplies provided by …

Beekeeping is a rewarding hobby and harvesting honey from your own bees is incredibly satisfying. So, if you’re new to keeping bees, you might wonder: how many times a year can you harvest honey? And is it profitable to have your own honey source? Honey can be harvested around two to three times a season …

The Bluegrass state is one with an impressive list of plants that call the area home. The Kentucky native plants list includes far more than just the bluegrass that the state is named after. The lush nature of the state and its many natural areas mean that there is a wide variety of plant life perfectly …

Louisiana has a number of terrain types from forests to fields to swamps. It’s well-known for the lively city of New Orleans, but its plants can be just as lively. Different ecosystems mean a wide diversity of plants for this Gulf state. This Louisiana native plants list includes everything from water plants to soaring trees. …

Alaska is known as the last frontier. This enormous state is home to intensely cold temperatures as well as fascinating animal life and plant life. In most areas of the state, the Alaska native plants list includes plants that are highly tolerant of the cold.  Alaska Native Plants List The climate isn’t the only thing that’s …

If you have decided to start keeping bees, you have probably done a lot of research about beekeeping, techniques, and the equipment you need to start. There are, however, some other things to consider before you start your new hobby or business. These factors led me to the question, how much land do I need …

If you love honey, then you have to love the bees that make it. These fascinating insects have always been a source of interest for me. I decided a while ago that I wanted more information on beekeeping and was surprised at all the details I found about these fuzzy yellow and black insects. The …

Beekeeping sometimes calls for the capturing of the queen bee and keeping her safe and secure. You want to do this process as carefully as possible ensuring you do not injure the queen or accidentally kill her while trying to capture her. A pipe queen catcher is a device that can be used to perform …

Speaking to beekeepers on technical aspects of beekeeping will generate many different answers, some of them conflicting. This is because much of the beekeepers’ preferences are driven by personal experience and not theory. Many new beekeepers ask which direction a beehive should face, so let’s dispel some beekeeping myths on this topic. The bees do …