Is it okay to leave honey bee screens on?

One site said they left 3 on for winter and three off. The hives with the solid bottom boards on suffered. It also said as long as you give the hives protection from the wind, leaving the screens on should be okay. Wind and cold is my concern, goes down to 0 degrees at night, and most days does not go over 20 degrees.

How are bees supposed to find their way back home?

Here in the United States migratory beekeepers place whole pallets of bees in fields and orchards. The bees manage to find their way back home. However, it is said that bees tend to “drift” to the hives on the end, so that after a while, the end hives have more bees than the middle hives.

How do I know if honey is working?

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Is it time to take your honey business to the next level?

If you’ve been dabbling in the bottling of your own honey to fill your pantry or gift to friends and family, now may be the time to take your honey business to a whole other level. There is a lot you can do with honey, beeswax, and a little creativity.

Can you gather honey from hundreds of miles away?

Honey gathered from hundreds of miles away might still be fine in preventing if the plants growing there are the same as the plants growing in your area. So what is most important is knowing what plants grow in your area and what plants grow in the area of the hive.

Why is local honey so popular right now?

“Local honey” is all the rage right now. As well it should be. As farmer’s markets and co-ops are becoming more and more popular the demand for pure, raw, natural honey is increasing. As citizens become more food conscious, the farm to table mentality is driving more consumers to question where their food comes from and how it got to their kitchen.

Where can I Sell my Honey at home?

Chain stores are not likely to sell your product for you but small groceries, boutiques, and tourist areas may be willing to sell your honey products in-house for a fee. Some businesses may charge a flat-rate fee each month or will consign based on a percentage of sales.