If you have a bee colony, you are naturally invested in those bees’ health and vigor — I can tell you from experience that it’s very disheartening to go out to your bee hive for an inspection only to find they are in poor health, dying, or have outright absconded. So, one might think, “It’s a good thing to give my bees sugar water — my hummingbirds love it!” And one would sort of be correct. But here’s the thing — bees are different, and so their care must reflect that. There are a few reasons why you’d want to supplement their food source with sugar water, but it’s important to know what those are, when it’s a good time to feed them, and how you should feed them. When Sugar Water is Good for Bees Hint: The answer is not, “whenever you feel like it” or “because it seems like a good idea.” You know how, when you’re pruning a tree, you always prune with a purpose and a goal in mind? The same is true for feeding your bees. And above all, do not believe posts on social media urging you to put out bowls of sugar water or syrup on your patio or in your garden (we’ll get to that in a minute, but trust me, it’s a bad idea). So under what conditions is it recommended to feed your bees? When you get a new colony of bees and they need a little help to get going — there’s no stored food in their hive yet, so giving them some sugar syrup can be a good thing. When it’s the middle of the winter and the bees don’t have enough stored food in their hive — and there are no flowers around to feed them. Bees that run out of food can die within a few days, and it’s up to you to monitor the situation to avoid this happening. How You Should Feed Them Back to the social media posts about putting out bowls of sugar water or spoon feeding syrup to exhausted bees — don’t believe everything you read online, because in this case, it can do much more harm than good. Why? Bees that have access to sugar syrup won’t forage for nectar in flowers — they’ll take the path of least resistance. It’s almost never necessary (apart from the reasons above) to feed them. If a bee looks exhausted, there’s a high likelihood it’s simply at the end of its lifecycle. Feeding it sugar syrup on a spoon won’t change that outcome. Putting sugar syrup out in the open doesn’t only feed your bees, it feeds bees from other hives. Then they all go back home and bring their friends back for the free meal, and now you’ve got lots of bees on your back patio. No, thank you! Bees take the sugar syrup back to the hive and store it with their honey, effectively watering down the honey. Nobody wants watered down honey, neither the bees or you. So, how should you feed them (if you determined that it’s necessary, of course)? Place it in the hive, and do it in the evening when the bees are calm. If you’re not a beekeeper, then your takeaway here is, “Don’t feed the bees sugar syrup.” Back away from the sugar syrup, friends — it’s not necessary! ...But I’m Worried About Declining Bee Populations! I know you are, but here’s the thing — the honeybee population is actually not declining, it’s slightly rising. While it’s a bit of a complicated issue, the phrase “colony collapse disorder” or CCD has been used incorrectly to describe the death of some bee populations by, say, infestations of mites or other health challenges. CCD has not been a huge issue in the bee world since 2011. So, right now the bees are just fine. But if you’d like to do your part to keep them healthy and make sure they have plenty to eat, first — thank you! Share The Garden Love
Learn the basics of queen rearing that every beekeeper should know. Whether you choose to help the bees do the job or give them an extra hand.
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Learn how to collect bee pollen from your own beehives using a special pollen trap. Done responsibly, harvesting pollen does not harm bees.
What you don't know could kill you. This article is going to highlight several effective naturopathic remedies to assist in the removal of radiation from the human body.
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Learn how to start a bee farm with tips for profitable products and services. As well as the risks and rewards involved.
How is a swarm cell different from a supersedure cell? How can you tell if a colony is preparing to swarm or is simply replacing its queen?
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Each year, millions of people head to their festival of choice with tent and sleeping bag in hand. Belgian company Achilles Design aims to bring those festival goers a little extra comfort – and save space too – with its honeycomb-shaped B-And-Bee shelter.
Whether you are currently living on a homestead or dream to someday have a homestead of your own, a common concern is how to bring in extra income. None of these ideas are going to make you rich, but they certainly can help cover some of your costs. What I've found in my limited experience with selling our products, is that people want to support local and they want to know who made the product. Making cards or brochures to have available with your items will be extremely helpful in selling your products. Also, think about packaging. Spend a little extra time to figure out attractive, low-cost packaging that stands out, represents your homestead and makes people want to buy your items. If you're selling items that would be good gifts, try to add a bit about you or your farm on the labeling for the recipient. There are always unexpected costs that pop up on a homestead - animal fencing, animal feed and care, outbuilding or home upkeep, gardening, etc. It seems to always be something. Here are a few things I thought of as ways you might earn a bit of extra income: Raise chickens for eggs and sell excess. Sell excess milk. Sell excess produce. Make and sell baked goods. If your town allows, you can set up a small produce stand on your property with many of the above-mentioned products. Selling at a Farmer's Market {check fees and requirements including insurance and licensing}. Make and sell preserves. You will find customers for not only the usual jams and jellies, but think about adding unusual items too such as garlic jelly, peach-lavender jam, carrot cake conserve, chutney's, etc. If you make small recipe cards and share your family's recipes for using some of the more unusual blends you'll find customers excited to try what you have. Raise animals for meat - sell per pound or sell portions of the animal prior to butchering. Sell honey. Breed and sell animals. Run a small CSA. Teach classes. If you don't have the space to host this on your own homestead, often times your local B&B's are willing to rent out space in their off-season. Sell your own dried herb blends, tea/tincture blends, dip mixes, etc. Make and sell soap. If you have a lot of trees, cut and sell firewood. Make and sell compost using your animal's manure. Make and sell cheese. Take pre-orders for Holiday pies, cakes, candies, etc. Sell plants. {if you save your own seeds you'll make even more money} Sell wool from fiber animals. Allow local photographers to utilize parts of your property for on-location photo shoots. Charge per session. Rent out farm space for weddings, receptions, etc. Rent out farm space for farm-to-table dinners. Make and sell your own farm cookbook. If you're crafty, make and sell your handmade paintings, baskets, knit items, furniture, etc. Before diving in to any of these ideas, please make sure to research your town's zoning laws, business license requirements, food preparing requirements, insurance requirements, etc. Additional Related Posts: My Story: Building A Natural Soap & Skincare Business 10 Tips For Selling At Farmer's Markets & Craft Shows 10 Tips For Starting A Home-Based Business How To Sell At A Farmer's Market Part 1 How To Sell At A Farmer's Market Part 2 13 Non-Traditional Business Tips
Learn how to become a beekeeper if you have the time and patience to care for the bees and collect their honey when the time is right.
Learn how to become a beekeeper if you have the time and patience to care for the bees and collect their honey when the time is right.
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Learn how to become a beekeeper if you have the time and patience to care for the bees and collect their honey when the time is right.
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At the beginning of every school year, I like to take mass baselines for all of my students so that I have a good clean idea on where they are toward meeting the goals set for them on their IEPs. Maybe they had a summer miracle or maybe they’ve regressed a little. Today I’m going […]
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Bee propolis is a valuable product from the beehive. Learn how beekeepers can harvest propolis for personal use or to sell for extra income.
This couple earned $133,000 by flipping items! Learn their secrets on how to run a profitable business. This is a great way to make extra money from home!
Can't stop coughing and sneezing? Learn what needs washing ASAP—and what to toss out altogether—in this guide to how to get rid of dust around the house.
Last time I checked, children need to be reminded to be meek and pure-hearted. This kind of stuff doesn't come naturally, so we use the Bible to influence us and change our hearts. This free, printabe Beatitudes Pack has coloring pages, copywork, and cards with individual beatitudes listed on them. These are just so adorable!
While antibiotics are the primary conventional treatment for Lyme disease, an increasing number of individuals are seeking natural alternatives to complement their healthcare regimen.
Follow our steps on how to start beekeeping and avoid many of the issues that discourage beginning beekeepers.
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Alison Benjamin: The Bee Collective will extract and jar honey from beekeepers across London, aiming to promote habitats in the city
If you'd like to give back to the bees who help provide the food we eat, try planting some of these 9 fall flowers for bees to help them overwinter.
Learn how to become a beekeeper if you have the time and patience to care for the bees and collect their honey when the time is right.
