wicks – Walters Honey

Hi everyone! We’re stuck inside thanks to this big snow storm. I hope everyone is staying safe and warm. I was going through some pictures of my journey in beeswax and found so many fails. I thought maybe we should all have a laugh at my expense and view them together. Enjoy!

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Kiley Walters

Hi there! I’ve been a stay at home mom for 11 years and when my husband decided to become a beekeeper I thought, “Yeah right.” It turns out through his passion I found mine. I love making candles and cosmetics. I’d love to hear what you think.

Thanks, Kiley

www.WaltersHoney.com

American Bee Journal

The Classroom – December 2024 December 1, 2024

Q: How to store uncapped honey? I have a super that is full, but it is not capped. I have been told you can freeze it for 48 hours, remove it from the freezer, place in a black plastic bag, and then store it away for spring. Your thoughts? Fred Giardinelli Schenectady, New York September […]

Pesticide use ia a major driver of continent-wide declines of hundreds of wild bee species in the USA December 1, 2024

Every once in a while a scientific study comes along that improves our understanding of a topic by leaps and bounds. While it’s well established that pesticides cause problems for bees, the scope of the problem is often what’s argued over. Are a few bees dying here and there from occasional harmful pesticide exposure, or […]

The Intrinsic Value of the Bee Supply Catalog December 1, 2024

A few weeks ago, I picked up yet another bee supply catalog at a meeting. No big excitement there. After all, like phone books, we get a new one every year. Normally, I flip through them to see the expected listings with a few new products, but rarely are my socks knocked off at some […]

Beekeeping Experience with Other Hives December 1, 2024

Working with different hive designs helps build versatility in one’s apicultural experience. Currently I am trying out different prototypes of long hives. A long hive has frames in a long horizontal row (see Figures 1 and 2). Sometimes in my studies I need easy access to the cluster from above, particularly in the winter. In […]

December December 1, 2024

December is the last month of the year, and Charles Butler, who authored “The Feminine Monarchie; Or The Historie of Bees” in 1609, wrote: Bees lie still in their Hives, passing this fruitlesse time in sleepe and slumber, yet on milde and warme hours, they flie. Bees are not quite as Butler described them sleeping […]

Bee Culture

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks public comment on proposed critical habitat for rusty patched bumble bee December 20, 2024

Media Contacts Melissa Clark Once common across much of the eastern and upper midwestern U.S., populations have declined due to habitat loss, pesticide use,...

Extension Specialist Cesar Rodriguez-Saona Awarded USDA Grant for Integrated Pest Management of Blueberry December 19, 2024

by Office of Public Outreach and Communication Extension Specialist Cesar Rodriguez-Saona Awarded USDA Grant for Integrated Pest Management of Blueberry Honeybee pollinating blueberries. Photo courtesy...

Academy Hive Has Cadets Looking Out for Them December 18, 2024

By Randy Roughton U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – Each season offers a new priority for the U.S. Air...

New Marketing Assistance Now Available for Specialty Crop Producers December 17, 2024

USDA Makes $2 Billion Available to Support Expansion of Current and Development of New Markets The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency’s...

Fewer Bees and Other Pollinating Insects Lead to Shrinking Crops December 16, 2024

This article was originally published in The Conversation By: Rachel Mallinger Many plants, from crops to carnations, cannot bear fruit or reproduce without bees,...

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The Ultimate Guide to Honey Harvesting: How Is Honey Made? December 12, 2024

How does honey travel from the hive to your home? Discover everything you need to know about the making and harvesting of honey with this ultimate guide. The post The Ultimate Guide to Honey Harvesting: How Is Honey Made? appeared first on Beekeeping Supplies & Equipment | Dadant & Sons 1863.

Tips & Tricks: How To Package & Store Honey December 9, 2024

Learning how to properly package and store honey makes it easier to preserve its quality and prolong its shelf life. Learn more with these tips and tricks. The post Tips & Tricks: How To Package & Store Honey appeared first on Beekeeping Supplies & Equipment | Dadant & Sons 1863.

Where To Place a Beehive: What You Should Consider November 22, 2024

The right hive location helps your bees thrive. Learn about the top things you should consider when choosing where to place a beehive with this guide. The post Where To Place a Beehive: What You Should Consider appeared first on Beekeeping Supplies & Equipment | Dadant & Sons 1863.

A Beekeeping Guide: How To Properly Manage Your Beehives November 14, 2024

Properly managing your beehives is the key to maintaining a healthy colony. Learn all about inspections, seasonal care, and more with this beekeeping guide. The post A Beekeeping Guide: How To Properly Manage Your Beehives appeared first on Beekeeping Supplies & Equipment | Dadant & Sons 1863.

A Guide to Beekeeping Protective Clothing October 15, 2024

Whether you’re new to beekeeping or a professional, protective clothing is vital. Learn more about the different types of protective clothing before you begin. The post A Guide to Beekeeping Protective Clothing appeared first on Beekeeping Supplies & Equipment | Dadant & Sons 1863.