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Image | 7 Interesting Facts About Honeybees
7 Interesting Facts About Honeybees
by JW

Some interesting knowledge and facts about bees that will give you a better appreciation for these wonderful creatures.

http://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/interesting-facts-about-honeybees-zbcz1501.aspx#axzz3Ny8uQ5ZS

7 Interesting Facts About Honeybees
 by JW

Some interesting knowledge and facts about bees that will give you a better appreciation for these wonderful creatures.

http://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/interesting-facts-about-honeybees-zbcz1501.aspx#axzz3Ny8uQ5ZS

Image | How To Harvest Honey Using An Extractor
How To Harvest Honey Using An Extractor
by Adam Taggart

Once your bees have filled your hives with honey for you, how do you get it out?

This is a question that most aspiring and novice beekeepers don't know the answer to. If you're curious to learn the answer, read on…

I had my first honey harvest of the year this past weekend, and I took pictures of the major steps in order to create this primer and de-mystify things.
How To Harvest Honey Using An Extractor
 by Adam Taggart

Once your bees have filled your hives with honey for you, how do you get it out?

This is a question that most aspiring and novice beekeepers don't know the answer to. If you're curious to learn the answer, read on…

I had my first honey harvest of the year this past weekend, and I took pictures of the major steps in order to create this primer and de-mystify things.
Image | 11 Reasons You Should Consider Beekeeping
11 Reasons You Should Consider Beekeeping
by JW

A great summary of some of the many reasons one should consider taking up beekeeping to build resiliency into their life. 

http://www.greenphonebooth.com/2014/04/11-reasons-you-should-consider.html

Also check out the Beekeeping Group Page and the following WSID Articles on beekeeping:  Small-Scale Beekeeping   /   Honey Bee Candy: Winter Feeding

11 Reasons You Should Consider Beekeeping
 by JW

A great summary of some of the many reasons one should consider taking up beekeeping to build resiliency into their life. 

http://www.greenphonebooth.com/2014/04/11-reasons-you-should-consider.html

Also check out the Beekeeping Group Page and the following WSID Articles on beekeeping:  Small-Scale Beekeeping   /   Honey Bee Candy: Winter Feeding

Image | The Sun Hive
The Sun Hive
by JW

An interesting bee hive design and management philosophy to consider for those wishing to help rebuild bee populations and have onsite pollination for gardens and farms. 

http://milkwood.net/2013/03/05/the-sun-hive-experiments-in-natural-beekeeping/

http://www.naturalbeekeepingtrust.org/sun-hive-biodynamic-initiative-0

The Sun Hive
 by JW

An interesting bee hive design and management philosophy to consider for those wishing to help rebuild bee populations and have onsite pollination for gardens and farms. 

http://milkwood.net/2013/03/05/the-sun-hive-experiments-in-natural-beekeeping/

http://www.naturalbeekeepingtrust.org/sun-hive-biodynamic-initiative-0

Image | Introduction to Beekeeping and Honey Bees
Introduction to Beekeeping and Honey Bees
by JW

Now is the time to finalize plans to start your new beekeeping hobby and build some resilience for honey, wax and pollination. A video to get you excited.

http://www.treehugger.com/lawn-garden/a-must-see-introduction-to-beekeeping-and-honey-bees-video.html

Introduction to Beekeeping and Honey Bees
 by JW

Now is the time to finalize plans to start your new beekeeping hobby and build some resilience for honey, wax and pollination. A video to get you excited.

http://www.treehugger.com/lawn-garden/a-must-see-introduction-to-beekeeping-and-honey-bees-video.html

Image | Small-Scale Beekeeping
Small-Scale Beekeeping
by apismellifera

My CM username is the Latin name of the common honeybee (“Apis mellifera”). So it should come as no surprise that I'm a beekeeper. I started keeping bees about seven years ago, long before I had any awareness of "Peak Everything" or the three E's. And I enjoy keeping bees more than just about anything else. It requires a small amount of regular attention to make sure my hives are healthy, and conversely, to make sure a hive is not doing too well and preparing to swarm, which really ruins honey production. But beekeeping is not really a lot of work compared to most livestock. So, maybe consider a few beehives in your plans for self-sufficiency. 

 
Small-Scale Beekeeping
 by apismellifera

My CM username is the Latin name of the common honeybee (“Apis mellifera”). So it should come as no surprise that I'm a beekeeper. I started keeping bees about seven years ago, long before I had any awareness of "Peak Everything" or the three E's. And I enjoy keeping bees more than just about anything else. It requires a small amount of regular attention to make sure my hives are healthy, and conversely, to make sure a hive is not doing too well and preparing to swarm, which really ruins honey production. But beekeeping is not really a lot of work compared to most livestock. So, maybe consider a few beehives in your plans for self-sufficiency. 

 
Image | Beekeeping in Urban Areas
Beekeeping in Urban Areas
by JW

It is always good to keep in mind that neighbors may not understand or like your resiliency building efforts.  Be vigilant and mindful to protect your efforts, and use these stories and tips to help include your community into your plans. 

http://grist.org/food/keeping-the-peace-between-beekeepers-and-their-urban-neighbors/

Beekeeping in Urban Areas
 by JW

It is always good to keep in mind that neighbors may not understand or like your resiliency building efforts.  Be vigilant and mindful to protect your efforts, and use these stories and tips to help include your community into your plans. 

http://grist.org/food/keeping-the-peace-between-beekeepers-and-their-urban-neighbors/

Image | Honey Bee Candy: Winter Feeding
Honey Bee Candy: Winter Feeding
by dps

Some CM.com members may have become interested in beekeeping as one possible means of increasing resilience in their lives. In this What Should I Do (WSID) article, Small-Scale Beekeeping, user apismellifera gives a great introduction to the topic (the pictures are of Langstroth equipment; you may want to remember this for later in this article)….
Honey Bee Candy: Winter Feeding
 by dps

Some CM.com members may have become interested in beekeeping as one possible means of increasing resilience in their lives. In this What Should I Do (WSID) article, Small-Scale Beekeeping, user apismellifera gives a great introduction to the topic (the pictures are of Langstroth equipment; you may want to remember this for later in this article)….
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