BeeHelp Blog

Our Christmas Open House, Holidazze, was this past weekend and we enjoyed sharing food, stories, mead, and more with our guests. Whether you attended or not, you may enjoy some of the recipes we cooke … READ POST »

Recently the Texas Beekeepers Association invited Tara Chapman of Two Hives Honey and me to a discussion about marketing bees, honey, and more. Aside from thoroughly enjoying the time with Tara as w … READ POST »

BEES DON’T NEED FENCES!And that’s just one advantage of using beekeeping for AG valuation instead of raising cattle on your 5-20 acre parcel. Or maybe you want cute little goats, like I did, until my … READ POST »

I’ve been successfully keeping and breeding a population of honey bees without any Varroa Destructor controls for over 20 years. Our bees have several traits that help them suppress Varroa mites, and … READ POST »

When should I requeen? This is a question we get all the time, and unfortunately, it is easier asked than answered…. But there are a few simple (or least simple to describe) assessments that … READ POST »

One of the most satisfying aspects of beekeeping is to watch a colony’s population explode and the hive fill up with honey. Bees on a honey flow are fascinating to watch, and if you’re lucky enough to … READ POST »