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swarm of honeybees on branch of birch tree with bright green spring leaves

Why do honeybees swarm in spring?

From the math of "royal overcrowding" to the secret of the peanut-shaped cocoon, Adriana from South Mountain Bees explains why spring swarms happen and how calling a beekeeper saves you...

Why do honeybees swarm in spring?

From the math of "royal overcrowding" to the secret of the peanut-shaped cocoon, Adriana from South Mountain Bees explains why spring swarms happen and how calling a beekeeper saves you...

Bees collecting water in glass birdbath.

Did you know you can make a bee bath without br...

Learn how to put together a water source for bees and enjoy your backyard as well. Tell the bees where to go and avoid breeding pesky mosquitoes!

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Did you know you can make a bee bath without br...

Learn how to put together a water source for bees and enjoy your backyard as well. Tell the bees where to go and avoid breeding pesky mosquitoes!

1 comment
Honeybee on Flower

Want the bees to love you all year long? Plant ...

How to plant a bee-friendly garden that feeds bees all season long. If you want to know what bees like, this is a good place to start. Here's a list...

Want the bees to love you all year long? Plant ...

How to plant a bee-friendly garden that feeds bees all season long. If you want to know what bees like, this is a good place to start. Here's a list...

Theremal image of live honeybee hive at South Mountain Bees.

How do we care for bees in winter?

Hi! I am Adriana, the beekeeper from South Mountain Bees. How's the winter treating you? It's cold here. More so than usual. It’s been pretty much consistent freezing temperatures for...

How do we care for bees in winter?

Hi! I am Adriana, the beekeeper from South Mountain Bees. How's the winter treating you? It's cold here. More so than usual. It’s been pretty much consistent freezing temperatures for...

Winning entries of the beeswax lip balm in charming vintage metal tins.

Drum Roll!

The results are in after a nail-biting wait. The lip balm won first prize. We are proud to continue to offer a top quality lip balm as confirmed by the...

Drum Roll!

The results are in after a nail-biting wait. The lip balm won first prize. We are proud to continue to offer a top quality lip balm as confirmed by the...