In addition to supplemental feeding our hives with bee syrup during the winter months, we've added dry pollen feeders to our apiary (see above photo). Why separate pollen feeders? The …
Winterizing Beehives
With temperatures currently in the 20s, windchill in the single digits, and snow forecasted for later this week, winterizing bee hives is a top priority. Fortunately, we didn't wait until the last …
Wildflowers Broadcast Seeding
In order to create great Texas wildflower honey, our bees need plenty of sources of pollen and nectar. That's why we spend time planting wildflowers (both perennials and annuals). Now when you …
Bee Pollen Patties
As our bees prepare for winter, it's important to make sure they have the resources they need to survive the cold weather. Right now, there are few flowers available for foraging. Because of this, …
Yellowjacket Wasps
Yellowjacket wasps are a menace to our honey bees. The photo above shows one of these wasps on top of a ranch bee hive. Yellowjackets will kill honey bees and raid the honey. The wasps are …
Beehive Entrance Location
The photo above is the view our honey bees see each morning as they start the day foraging among the ranch's wildflowers. Many people wonder if there's some secret to where to face beehive entrances. …