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Bee Art
Can I brag a little about my man here? I am in LOVE with his bee art! He takes plastic foundation, cuts it into different shapes, and puts it in the beehive. Here are the results. What do you think? He got the idea from his beekeeping grandpa, Arthur Andersen, who did a profile of…
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Happy Halloween
Stan carved this Three-Eyed-Bee-Eater from an irregularly-shaped knot hole in one of his nuc boxes. The bees really like having an extra entrance like this one. We wanted to remind any beekeepers reading this that fall is a good time to treat for varroa mites, if you are going to be treating.
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Blueberry Ginger Orange Scones
I have been making this recipe for about a year now and love it every time. The recipe is adapted from Eat Better America’s Pear-Ginger Scones. Of course I had to substitute honey for sugar and whole wheat flour for white flour. They are still light and amazing! I love how versatile this recipe is.…
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Gardening for honeybees
Seeds for a Bee Garden Seed packet from House of Bees to grow your own honeybee-friendly garden. We recently received a seed packet sample from House of Bees ( www.houseofbees.com). We produce honey and I love to garden and when I saw their packet, I thought, “Why didn’t I think of that?” We have already…
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Beekeeping License
Photo from Grandpa Arthur Andersen’s collection in the 1970’s. In the State of Utah, beekeepers need a beekeeping license through the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food in Salt Lake City. They keep a record of all beekeeping licenses online, including name, license number, city, county, application and renewal dates, and whether it is active…
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Should I assemble boxes with the rough side in or out?
Unassembled bee boxes often come with one side of the wood planed smooth, and the other left rough. When assembling boxes, you will need to decide weather to put the rough side of the wood on the inside or outside of the box. We recommend putting the rough side on the inside of the box. Here’s why.…
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Honey Hot Chocolate
Our house was a bit on the chilly side this St. Patrick’s Day afternoon. And so my daughter and I decided to make some hot chocolate. And, given our honey obsession, we adapted the Hershey’s Cocoa recipe to make special Honey Hot Chocolate. It was yummy and I wanted to share! In most recipes, substitute…
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Rethinking Dandelions
Dandelions It’s time to revisit what we think of this cheerful springtime flower! Historically, dandelions have been used medicinally and as a food source. Remember the stories about Utah pioneers finding and consuming them gratefully? Have you had a fancy salad with dandelion greens? Yum! These days, dandelions are often thought of as weeds, which…
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Honey: One of the world’s healthiest foods
Raw Honey: One of the World’s Healthiest Foods Raw honey benefits are described in the article linked below. http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=96 Just saw this link about why raw honey is one of the world’s healthiest foods. Enjoy! Benefits list: Contains beneficial bacteria & antioxidants, helps with blood sugar control, decreases stress hormones, suppresses coughs, increases athletic performance,…
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CNN Honey Article: More reasons to buy local raw honey from The Honey Company
Even more reason to buy raw, local honey from The Honey Company! This article was copied and pasted directly from the CNN website. It was written November 9, 2011 by Emanuella Grinberg. It can be found at http://eatocracy.cnn.com/2011/11/09/most-honey-sold-in-u-s-grocery-stores-not-worthy-of-its-name/?iref=allsearch. Photos are our own. Most Honey Not Worthy of It’s Name 76% of honey on grocery store shelves…
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Honey as energy gel
Go Honey is our natural version of energy gel. Use it while exercising for a carb boost. What is Energy Gel? Energy gels are thick carbohydrate syrups used to extend muscle energy (glycogen) during exercise. They provide simple and complex carbohydrates. Energy gels are packaged in palm-sized packets for athletes to suck syrup into the…
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Honey Bees as Structural Pests
Here is text from “Honey Bees as Structural Pests” an article from The Utah Pest News, produced by the Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab and Utah State University Extension. You can find the complete article at http://utahpests.usu.edu/files/uploads/UtahPests-Newsletter-fall11.pdf. Photo is also from their article. Honey Bee Hive Built in Ceiling The honey bees that established this hive in…
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Honey as Cough Syrup
Parenting Magazine ran an article on honey as cough syrup. Thought I’d share! This post is a copy of the article text. The photos are our own. Source: Parenting Magazine September 2011 by Alan Greene, M.D. In: Honey Out: DM Cough Medicine Parents spend billions on over-the-counter cough remedies, even though the American Academy of Pediatrics…
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Bee Box Plans
DIY Bee Box Measurements Detailed measurements to build your own box, bottom board, frames, etc. A picture is worth 1,000 words in this case! Here is a detailed schematic of deep Langstroth bee box measurements. Hope this helps you handy men and women who want to build your own boxes. Zoom in for more details.
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More than just sugar
Honey is more than just sugar. Here’s why. Honey contains 19 different sugars, many of which are produced when bees ripen the honey. Honey also contains water, at least 8 acids (pH 3.2-4.5), minerals (K, Na, Ca, Mg, Fe, Cu, Mn, Ch, P, S, Si), 6 major live enzymes, 19 proteins, amino acids, and 6 vitamins…
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How to Test for Hygienic Behavior
How to test for hygienic behavior This method is taken from “A sustainable approach to controlling honey bee diseases and varroa mites” Available http://www.sare.org/publications/factsheet/0305.htm May 20, 2008. Materials 3 in. cylinder (PVC pipe) 10-15 oz liquid nitrogen (easily obtained from welding supplier) Liquid nitrogen tank Frame with more than 3 inches diameter sealed brood(Fewer than 30…