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It's about that time of year when beekeepers are extracting their first honey of the season. Not all honey is the same, here are some differences between spring and fall honey: https://www.homesweetbees.com/beekeeping/2025/6/11/honey-types

Honey Types — Home Sweet Bees Spring v. Fall Honey Some beekeepers are starting to extract spring-collected honey, If you're looking for local honey, you should be able to find some at your local farmer's markets and honey outlets. Spring-extracted honey and fall-extracted honey can differ significantly in color, ta

It's almost the end of February when beekeepers may face colony losses. There are a number of reasons why bees die mid to late winter: https://www.homesweetbees.com/beekeeping/2025/2/19/why-bees-die-late-winter

Why Bees Die Late Winter — Home Sweet Bees Why Bees Die Late Winter By February and March, the worst of the cold is usually over, yet many beekeepers find their colonies have died. No matter how long we’ve been keeping bees, it’s never pleasant to realize a colony didn’t make it. Don’t let it go to waste, learn from what you see. Her...

Winter is a good time to read and take classes, especially if you want to keep bees. Here are some suggestions on how to get started with beekeeping: https://www.homesweetbees.com/how-to/2025/1/5/hl3f5jps5z2g5eij4lp3slcicus4nx

How to Learn Beekeeping — Home Sweet Bees How to Learn Beekeeping Keeping honey bees is a fascinating, rewarding and yes, sometimes frustrating hobby. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started: 1. Research and Education Learn the basics of beekeeping by attending local beekeeping courses, joining a beekeeping club and