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Holistic Beekeeping

Holistic Beekeeping

A more holistic way to keep bees. When producing some of the best honey in Manitoba, our beekeeping standards lean heavily toward the holistic side: we use soft organic acid...

Holistic Beekeeping

A more holistic way to keep bees. When producing some of the best honey in Manitoba, our beekeeping standards lean heavily toward the holistic side: we use soft organic acid...

Honey Dippers: A brief history and guide

Honey Dippers: A brief history and guide

We've all seen a honey dipper before, but do you know how it came to be and how to use it? More than just a fancy applicator, let's look at...

Honey Dippers: A brief history and guide

We've all seen a honey dipper before, but do you know how it came to be and how to use it? More than just a fancy applicator, let's look at...

What is propolis?

What is propolis?

The other, other, other thing that bees make... Propolis (commonly pronounced pro-poe-liss) is "bee glue," and it is the bane of beekeepers because it often causes headaches in inspecting and...

What is propolis?

The other, other, other thing that bees make... Propolis (commonly pronounced pro-poe-liss) is "bee glue," and it is the bane of beekeepers because it often causes headaches in inspecting and...

The Importance of Water

The Importance of Water

A lot of people are surprised when they learn how much water honeybees collect to keep their colony prosperous and running smoothly. On hot dry days, they can require more...

The Importance of Water

A lot of people are surprised when they learn how much water honeybees collect to keep their colony prosperous and running smoothly. On hot dry days, they can require more...

What is bee pollen?

What is bee pollen?

In its original state, pollen is a fine powder composed of microscopic particles which are discharged from the anther of a flower. Β  There are two kinds of pollen:Β anemophileΒ ("friend of...

What is bee pollen?

In its original state, pollen is a fine powder composed of microscopic particles which are discharged from the anther of a flower. Β  There are two kinds of pollen:Β anemophileΒ ("friend of...

Bee pollen is edible!

Bee pollen is edible!

Nutritional Benefits of Pollen Bee pollen is a nutrient-rich food supplement easily added to your regular diet. There is a lot of myth and misinformation about the benefits of bee...

Bee pollen is edible!

Nutritional Benefits of Pollen Bee pollen is a nutrient-rich food supplement easily added to your regular diet. There is a lot of myth and misinformation about the benefits of bee...