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Not only is Honeycomb a tasty treat, it also provides unique health benefits. Honey from the comb is the purest and most nutritious form of honey there is. It’s hexagonal structure traps a range of extra vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants only found in honeycomb. Heaps of calcium, iron, magnesium, vitamin
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Colony Build-up The Queen tends to stop laying eggs for a while during the winter (typically during December and January, albeit she can continue to lay eggs throughout the winter in some cases). As the day length become longer in late winter/early spring the Queen will begin to lay eggs
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Last Sunday Marta and I went to check up on our girls at the North Berwick apiary. It was sunny yet frosty. The moment I started opening the hives to top up Thyme syrup a blizzard came in and the results you can see on our YT channel.
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So, what’s the latest buzz in the gardening world? Bee gardens! That’s right. If you’re wondering why plant a bee garden, there’s a simple answer—bees are to be thanked for 1 in 3 bites of the food we eat. Bees help pollinate flowers and provide a rich harvest of fruits and
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When winter rolls around, bears hibernate and birds fly south, but what about the bees? Like every other creature on earth, bees have their own unique ways of coping with cold temperatures during the winter season. One way bees prepare for the winter is by gathering a winter reserve of honey. Honeybees head to the hive when temperatures drop into the 50s. As the weather becomes cool,
[…] Honeycomb is a unique and delicious way to enjoy honey, and for those new to buying it, it can be overwhelming to know what to look for. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll explore what to consider when buying raw honeycomb, from choosing the right type of comb to storing it properly. […]