Backyard beekeeping is a hobby that refers to keeping bees in a suburban or city area. Backyard beekeepers usually have between one and five hives.

Festooning is when honey bees hang together like a chain. Bees typically do this when building or repairing combs.

A bee skep is a traditional beehive made of straw. This beehive dates back to Ireland over 2,000 years ago.

There are two recipes used to make sugar water: one for the spring/summer and one for the fall.

There are different measurements between the 10-frame and 8-frame Langstroth hive. Read below to see measurements for the inches, centimeters, and millimeters.

The best flowers for bees provide good sources of nectar and pollen. Before planting, ensure you’ve picked various flowers that bloom throughout the spring, summer, and fall.