Okay, so we all know that bees make honey.But did you know that there are many other beneficial products derived from the hive? Apitherapy is the medicinal use of products made by honeybees (such as honey, pollen, royal jelly, propolis, and beeswax) to help heal diseases and treat symptoms. Using the healing properties of bees […]
I used to love summer, I really did and a part of me always will. The slower pace. The family time. The glorious sunshine… but to be honest, I have become more and more drawn to the cooler, crisp breezes of Autumn. There is just something beautiful about leaves turning gold and letting go. Throwing […]
How many times have you heard someone say they have a fear of bees? Melissophobia, or Apiphobia is an intense and irrational aversion to bees that causes panic and for some even interrupts daily living. A healthy dose of fear is never a bad thing. I mean fear is meant to help us make […]
When my kids were younger, I used to pride myself in hiding all kinds of healthy gems in their meals without having them notice. I would blend up zucchini or kale and add it into pasta sauce. I sprinkled inconspicuous amounts of flax seed into yogurt or nearly anything I could get my hands on. […]
Attention Beekeepers! There is an elementary student doing a school science fair project on Small Hive Beetle and where they are located in Niagara. This is not only beneficial for this young girl’s science project, but also for us as beekeepers to know where the hive beetle are and if they are traveling. We would […]
Winter is coming! That means it’s time to start winterizing your hives. This can be a very simple process, or you can take additional steps in order to help your hive survive. Either way is fine, but we’re going to cover a couple of different ways to winterize your beehives this year. Treating Treating your […]
Hands-on Time 25 Mins Total Time 30 Mins Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings Substitute apple juice for bourbon, if you prefer. Look for bunches of carrots that are all about the same size so they’ll cook evenly. If some are too big–or if you can’t find real (sometimes labeled French) baby carrots–just peel […]
So you’re interested in extracting honey from your hives! Congratulations! A honey harvest is one of the best things that can happen for a beekeeper. Luckily, it’s been a great year for honey despite the lack of rain. So, you’ve collected your supers off of your hives… The next step is extracting. There are […]
Did you know that B-Y’s is also out and about in the community? This summer we have been participating in some local Farmers’ Markets. Currently, you can find us on Thursdays at Brock University from 11:30 – 1:30 pm. It’s a small market for staff and students, but it is open to the public! Come […]
Everyone loves a sweet treat, but the problem is that refined sugar isn’t the greatest for you. That’s why we’re going to be featuring recipes on our blog that use (in our opinion) the best natural sugar, honey. Today we’re featuring Honey Lemonade, because who doesn’t enjoy a nice refreshing glass of Honey Lemonade after […]
