Articles related to "Beekeepers"

There's a strange lack of activity in the 'natural' world: The sun is shining and the blossoms are blooming... but where are all the honeybees? And why does it matter?

Beekeeping is one of the most rewarding hobbies there is, not to mention one of the most ancient. But how easy is it to get started in this activity?

Flowering plants rely heavily on bees for their survival via pollination, and many bee species are endangered. An overview of the current honeybee colony crisis.

Not all organic gardeners wish to take up beekeeping as a hobby, but everyone has a stake in maintaining a healthy wild bee population in the landscape.

Charles Darwin knew that the natural instinct of honey bees to build beautiful and intricate hexagonal wax honeycombs could be explained by natural selection.

Learn how honey is collected and harvested from the hive with master beekeeper Steve McDaniel.

Bees are essential for pollination in nature, but there has been a drastic decline in their numbers around the world. This threatens many of our foods.

In the fall of 2006 beekeepers nationwide began noticing honeybee colonies disappearing in large numbers without known reason.

Honeybees are threatened in a number of ways. They are essential pollinators of our crops and we should be concerned about their problems

The honey bee crisis in the United States has been escalating for several years, rising to "unprecedented" levels of honey bee losses between Oct 2006 and Feb 2007.

Wanted: Fearless, daring individuals seeking a thrilling career.

Although honey bees remain in their hives through the winter they do anything but hibernate. Maintaining the hive is a constant job, in warm weather and cold.

Beautifully shot, the documentary 'Colony' is an account of disappearing bee populations and the crisis facing beekeepers and the agricultural industry as a result.

Agricultural concerns over losses of pollinating bees and insect eating bats. Reasons for both disease outbreaks sought. How does pesticide use figure into the equation?

Royal jelly is an intriguing substance that has been rumored to have many uses. But what exactly is it, and what does it do?

Honey has been called the nectar of the gods--and it's one familiar flavoring. Discover its sweet secrets by learning how to set up a beehive from a master beekeeper.

Originating in Asia, honeybees were first brought to America by Virginia colonists in 1621.

An ancient order of Shaman Bee Masters in Britain, and beyond, continues rites that were conceived at the dawn of time.

This is a worldwide problem, particularly bad in America, where honeybee colonies are dying off at an alarming rate.

Nosema apis has long been known as an intestinal parasite of European honeybees. Nosema ceranae seems to be new and may be causing colony collapse disorder.

If you want to consume locally produced goods, Konrad Bouffard suggests you start with raw honey that's not only delicious, but is good for your body.

Ever wonder about colony collapse and why bees are so important to our lives? Read on to find out more from one of honey's biggest supporters.

Monica Youn's strongest asset as a poet, is her remarkable eye for detail; and as with any good poet, Ms. Youn carefully crafts the details into perfect imagery.

In recent years beekeepers worldwide have noticed a scary trend. Bee colonies are disappearing. Scientists have sounded the alarm and are baffled as to the real causes.

Accidental release of 26 African Queen Bees in Brazil has produced a dangerous hybrid bee that is moving steadily north into the U.S.

It is easy to make a variety of natural skin care recipes with common household ingredients. Choosing to use natural skin care products is environmentally friendly.

Keep an organic vegetable garden using herbs as companion plants. They attract beneficial insects that repel pests from hybridized bedding plants, and supply the kitchen.

Have a hobby that seems a bit strange? These unusual hobbies may just win the prize when it comes to strange.

And the winners are... The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam handed out awards to this year's winners at its closing ceremony on November 27.

An overview of the community garden (as termed in the USA) and allotment gardening (as termed in the UK), along with resources, with notes on a model NY community garden.

Hikers and campers in Mexico can take simple precautions to avoid or lessen the effects of an attack by aggressive Africanized honey bees.

Writing nonfiction articles or poetry means you'll cope with a plethora of rejection letters. Polish your perseverance, patience & hope with these writers' tips & quotes.

Parents of multiples can multiply the holiday fun using these doubly cute and clever costume ideas.

Our reliance on the Western Honeybee to pollinate many food crops inevitably exposes the bees to predators, diseases and our own attempts to control other insects.

Haven't heard of Roots and Shoots? Read on to learn about Jane Goodall's organization for young people that has chapters in more than 100 countries!

The occupations of our colonial ancestors have terms both familiar and outdated. Find out what an alewife, besom-maker, flax dresser and stokiner were.

Shortly before noon on May 29th, 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first men to stand upon the summit of Mount Everest.

Vespa velutina was accidentally introduced into South-West France in 2005 and entomologists are carefully watching its progress.

These natural skin care products are easy to make at home for superior bath body care.

Borage is not only an herb: it's a veg, too, with edible flowers. As 'forgotten' plants and flower cuisine become ever more popular, it's time to take a closer look.

Where the bees buzz makes a marked difference to honey that tastes of the floral source visited. At Honey Ridge Farms, this beekeeping family takes honey to heart!

The blog has become a way to market your online business, your personality and your life. You can use it for marketing, traffic revenue or just for fun.

The Slow Food Movement is celebrating its 20th anniversary with Terra Madre Day, a worldwide celebration of eco-friendly, traditional, locally produced foods.

For medieval people, a garden was much more than a place to relax; it could be used as a way of earning money, a place to rear animals and even a source of medicine.

A brief overview of the life of the third-century priest who became known as Saint Valentine.

Whether rendered using computers or by hand, animated movies can entertain both children and adults, while addressing concerns about ecology, wildlife, and conservation.

An interview with fifth generation beekeeper Ryan Lieuallen from Honey Ridge Farms about what ails bees today and what can be done to stop it.

Writing a novel requires an idea, the right words, and something extra. Writer Deb Baker shares the secrets of her approach to writing, from idea to execution.

We enjoy honey in our tea and sometimes even bake with it, but honey is more than a sweetener.

Lemon balm might not be the most attractive plant in the kitchen garden, but it certainly is one of the most useful.