The Bee Blog

Moving a honey bee colony from a Mini Flow hive to full-size Langstroth boxes

Why We Retired Our Mini Flow Hive (and How We M...

Our bees outgrew their Mini Flow hive fast, and we've since gotten rid of it for good. Here's why, plus the simple adapter board method we used to move our...

Why We Retired Our Mini Flow Hive (and How We M...

Our bees outgrew their Mini Flow hive fast, and we've since gotten rid of it for good. Here's why, plus the simple adapter board method we used to move our...

Honey bees flying around a beehive entrance in a sunny flower garden

Why Bees Make Honey

For bees, honey isn't a treat. It's how the colony survives, and it's why we only harvest what our bees can spare.

Why Bees Make Honey

For bees, honey isn't a treat. It's how the colony survives, and it's why we only harvest what our bees can spare.

Storing raw honey so it never goes bad

Does Honey Ever Go Bad?

Honey can last practically forever. Here's why, what changes in color and texture mean, and how we store ours.

Does Honey Ever Go Bad?

Honey can last practically forever. Here's why, what changes in color and texture mean, and how we store ours.

Raw honey crystallizing, a sign of quality

Why Raw Honey Crystallizes (and Why That's a Go...

Thick, cloudy honey hasn't gone bad. Here's why raw honey crystallizes, why it's a good sign, and how to soften it gently.

Why Raw Honey Crystallizes (and Why That's a Go...

Thick, cloudy honey hasn't gone bad. Here's why raw honey crystallizes, why it's a good sign, and how to soften it gently.

Pollinators and why they matter

What Are Pollinators & Why They Matter More Tha...

The simple version of what pollinators are, who they are beyond honey bees, and why they matter so much in our neighborhoods.

What Are Pollinators & Why They Matter More Tha...

The simple version of what pollinators are, who they are beyond honey bees, and why they matter so much in our neighborhoods.

Ways to support bees and pollinators without a garden

How to Support Pollinators (Even If You Don't H...

No yard? You can still help. Realistic ways to support bees and other pollinators around Fremont and the Bay Area.

How to Support Pollinators (Even If You Don't H...

No yard? You can still help. Realistic ways to support bees and other pollinators around Fremont and the Bay Area.