Stories from the apiary, tips for honey lovers, and bee-related musings
We wrote a literature review for the University of Montana Master Beekeeping Program on what actually drives nectar production in black locust, tulip poplar, basswood, and white clover. Here's what the research says about rain, heat, and why the short bloom windows matter more than the weather itself.
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Dandelions are up in Wildwood, and our bees have been working them hard. There's also a low carpet of blue speedwell blooming in just about every unmowed lawn right now. We wrote about why these two so-called weeds matter so much to a colony coming out of winter.
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It's late February here in Wildwood, Missouri, and with some mild days mixed in lately, our bees are already hard at work. Let's peek inside and talk about what this time of year means for our colonies.
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We're replacing our former horse pasture with native grasses and wildflowers to provide better forage for our bees and support local pollinators.
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The iconic Muth honey jar has been a symbol of quality honey since 1890. Learn about the history of the Muth jar and why we chose it for our honey.
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