It’s no secret that bees are an absolutely essential part of our ecosystem, which is why it’s so important we prevent their tragic decline in …
Beekeeping
Can Honey Expire?
Have you ever found an old jar of honey at the back of your cupboard and wondered if it’s still safe to eat? Today we’re …
How Does a Bee Make Honey?
After humans, Honey bees are by far the most industrious creatures on the planet. Working tirelessly as a team to make honey and, in the …
What do bees do in the winter?
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 …
Jan Dzierżon – the father of modern beekeeping
John Dzierzon (16 January 1811 – 26 October 1906), was a pioneering Polish apiarist who discovered the phenomenon of parthenogenesis in bees and designed the first successful movable-frame beehive. Dzierzon came from a Polish family in Silesia. …
