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Episode 51 - New Bee Research & Getting Ready for Winter

Episode 51 - New Bee Research & Getting Ready f...

Episode 51 of Beekeeping Buddies takes us from new honey bee research to the very practical work of preparing colonies for winter. We dig into a recent study out of...

Episode 51 - New Bee Research & Getting Ready f...

Episode 51 of Beekeeping Buddies takes us from new honey bee research to the very practical work of preparing colonies for winter. We dig into a recent study out of...

Feed for Honeybees

Feed for Honeybees

Winter & Spring Protein Patties  When temperatures drop (and cleansing flights are scarce), I keep protein low. As spring approaches, I raise protein to fuel brood buildup. Below are the...

Feed for Honeybees

Winter & Spring Protein Patties  When temperatures drop (and cleansing flights are scarce), I keep protein low. As spring approaches, I raise protein to fuel brood buildup. Below are the...

Honey Vinaigrette

Honey Vinaigrette

Makes 6, 2 Tablespoon, Servings 1/2 Cup Raspberry or Balsamic Vinegar 1/4 Cup Honey Olive Oil Favorite Fresh Herb Combine vinegar and honey, mixing well. When ready to serve, drizzle...

Honey Vinaigrette

Makes 6, 2 Tablespoon, Servings 1/2 Cup Raspberry or Balsamic Vinegar 1/4 Cup Honey Olive Oil Favorite Fresh Herb Combine vinegar and honey, mixing well. When ready to serve, drizzle...

Honey Chicken Wings

Honey Chicken Wings

1/2 Cup Honey 1/3 Cup Soy Sauce 1/4 Cup Chilli Sauce 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 8 drops red pepper sauce 3 lbs. chicken wings or...

Honey Chicken Wings

1/2 Cup Honey 1/3 Cup Soy Sauce 1/4 Cup Chilli Sauce 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 8 drops red pepper sauce 3 lbs. chicken wings or...

December - Weight, wait, and plan

December - Weight, wait, and plan

December - Weight, Wait, and Plan As winter deepens in Peoria, Illinois, the bees are clustered tightly inside their hives, generating warmth and slowly consuming their honey stores. By December,...

December - Weight, wait, and plan

December - Weight, Wait, and Plan As winter deepens in Peoria, Illinois, the bees are clustered tightly inside their hives, generating warmth and slowly consuming their honey stores. By December,...

November - Weighing, winterization, final mite treatment, and planning

November - Weighing, winterization, final mite ...

As November coldly and quietly creeps into the Midwest, beekeepers are facing colder temperatures and shorter days. This time of year, the main beekeeping season is over, and we should have ensured hive...

November - Weighing, winterization, final mite ...

As November coldly and quietly creeps into the Midwest, beekeepers are facing colder temperatures and shorter days. This time of year, the main beekeeping season is over, and we should have ensured hive...