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The four seasons of the year come with varying activities for beekeepers. Bees have different levels of activity in the seasons too. In spring, they grow the colony population and build up some stocks of honey. Beekeepers must prepare their beehives for spring activities towards the end of winter. In this article we'll discuss the tasks you need to carry out and how to get your beehives ready for spring.

Beekeeping can be quite a puzzle for beginners. Even professionals are also bound to forget a thing or two every once in a while. A beekeeping book comes in handy for both of these groups. While websites such as BeeKeepClub are a good source of information, books go far more in depth. With many authors and publishers in the beekeeping industry, you may not be sure which book you should buy. That's why we decided to compile a list of our opinion of the best beekeeping books. Let's check them out.

Honey is a versatile food to have at hand. It is a sweetener and it boasts many medicinal properties. Many honey consumers also use it as an energy booster. Once harvested, honey can be stored in many ways. Beekeepers can store honey before selling it to consumers. You may also buy honey and store some for your use at home. In honey storage, temperature and moisture are the two most important things to consider. The best way to store honey is to keep it away from contact with moisture and prevent high temperatures, or fluctuations in temperature ranges.

Honeybees rely solely on flowers for their survival. Their main source of food is nectar and pollen and these are collected from blooming plants. The worker bees are responsible for collecting nectar and pollen and they will cover approximately 2 miles of diameter from their hive. In some instance, worker bees can cover even longer distances. Besides nectar and pollen, honeybees also require a clean source of water. Unfortunately, not all flowers attract honeybees. These organized creatures are biased when it comes to their nectar and pollen sources. Honeybees will use communication and interaction as their main tools of trade when foraging. They will identify the source, carry the food, and store it in the hive. The hive mates will be notified about the food sources through organized communication. In this piece we shall cover some of the flowers that do not attract bees. This will help the beekeeper in making wise decisions regarding hive location or what plants to include in their garden.

Beekeeping has been practiced by humans for a very long time. In the past, logs were used as beehives. Today, more advanced equipment such as the Langstroth beehive are used. Beekeeping is also called apiculture. A beekeeper with many beehives close to each other in one place is said to have an apiary. Getting started in beekeeping can be daunting if you do not have the proper guidance and information. Once you get into the groove of things however, you will quickly start enjoying being a beekeeper, and BeeKeepClub is here to guide you right along the way.