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During the American War of Independence, beekeeper Charity Crabtree was tending to her bee skeps when she encountered a wounded soldier. He asked her to take his horse and ride to

I had the opportunity to visit Cuba in 2007. I hope that you can benefit from my observations of the island. However, my writing cannot substitute for the actual experience. If you

VP Queen Bees is a beekeeping business specializing in Artificial Insemination Techniques for isolating the VSH trait in honeybee colonies. I took a trip to Iva, South Carolina to

Beeswax is a natural wax produced by honeybees. It is composed of fatty acids, esters, hydrocarbons, and alcohols. Beeswax has been used for centuries in a variety of applications,

Honey is a sweet, sticky substance that comes from the nectar of flowers. It’s also a very healthy food that’s great for cooking and baking. But did you know that honey has a h

If you’re a fan of Rachael Ray, then you know that she loves to cook with Truffle Oil. But what is Truffle Honey, and why is it so special? In this article, we will explain w

Many of us already know the benefits of raw honey. But what about the benefits of beeswax? There are many uses of beeswax that can benefit your household or business. In this artic

Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year. In this article, we will discuss the origins of Rosh Hashanah and how this holiday became associated with eating honey. Ro

National Honey Bee Day is celebrated on Saturday, August 19th, 2023 in the United States. This article discusses the origins of this day and how it can best be observed. In 2009 a

In the USA, when we think of honey we typically picture the golden liquid substance that we find in most neighborhood markets. Did you know there are actually several different typ

Sourwood Honey – Despite the name, this honey is not sour. It is a sweet, delicate honey with a taste like gingerbread with a hint of anise. Harvested in the Appalachian Moun

One of the first questions to come up at Beekeeping classes is, “How much does it cost to keep Honeybees?” This is a very good question. Most hobby or back yard beekeepers will

I wanted to share my experience with the challenges I have been having with Bull Ants in the bee-yard. Bull Ants are a constant threat to your bees. If you have a weak colony the B

Chunk honey is a combination of extracted liquid honey and comb honey. To package chunk honey, one or several pieces of honeycomb are placed in a jar and then the empty space aroun

Comb honey is the most raw form of honey available. It is taken directly from the beehive and never extracted, but instead left in the natural state – sealed within the beesw

Creamed honey, Spun honey, Whipped honey – are all names for the same thing. In fact, creamed honey does not necessarily contain cream or any other additives. It is pure raw