Bee hive

In this series, backyard beekeeping for beginners, I hope to share some important things to think about before beginning the journey of keeping bees.

Honey bees forage for both nectar and pollen.The nectar is the bees source of energy while the pollen is consumed because it is a source of protein.

Innovation is at the heart of what we do at Flow. Through research and development, we aim to continue to innovate, to improve our customer's experience and support healthy, thriving bee colonies the world over. Check out just a few of the programs we have been working on: Flow Hive Honey - Taste The Difference Poss

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It is important to protect the timber of your hive to ensure its longevity. We recommend painting all Araucaria hives and all roofs with at least two coats of good quality outdoor paint. Western Red Cedar Many beekeepers use oils such as Tung oil or Linseed, to treat their cedar timber components, however, when finishing with oils in wet climates, mildew (black mould) can grow on the surface of your hive. This will not affect the structural integrity of your hive and should not have any…

When you are all set to buy the Manuka honey products, it is not a bad idea to check the quality of the honey. The quality of the honey will let you know how much use the honey would be to your health. #health #honey #labtested #certified #nutrition #manukahoney

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Before my bee hive families arrived, I got busy preparing a home for them. First of all, I needed a sturdy stand to set the hives on.

I've used the Flow Hive for three years. Some say the Flow Hive is gimmicky, expensive, and unnecessarily adding to the cost of beekeeping. I disagree. Here's why.

Easy DIY Beehive In A Jar! Such a clever way to have your own beehive! #diyncrafts #beehives #diybeehive #jarcrafts #idyproject