The question of how much bee pollen to take daily is one of the most common questions I get here on Bee Pollen Buzz. Fortunately, I've got years of experience in starting people out on this amazing superfood so you've come to the right place for advice. Before we consider how much b...
Luigi Manias’ bee pollen is so much more than a gimmicky garnish. And while we certainly agree that nothing elevates a bowl of granola quite like a sprinkling of these delicate, polychromatic granules, we want to inspire you to go beyond their instagrammable aesthetics and impressive nutritional...
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, bees pollinate80% of our flowering crops— which comprises a third of everything we eat. They’re responsible for the continued survival of many of our most precious native plants. Yet, despite being an absolutely vital component of our ecosyste...
Evenly divide the batter using a spoon or scoop onto a baking sheet lined with parchment or silicone baking mat, then gently mash down on each circle since the cookies will not rise too much in the oven. Bake for no more than 8 minutes, then allow them to cool on a towel or a cooli...
So be creative, and don’t worry if at first you like more of the sweet ingredients and not so much of the healthier ones. Over time as you work towards a plant-based diet and eat less and less processed and sugary foods, your tastes will change and you’ll actually crave the healthy...
Too much moisture buildup inside the hive leads to deadly condensation or dysentery. To avoid excess moisture, ensure plenty of air can come in and out through the bottom and top of the hive. This creates cross-ventilation and keeps humidity levels low for the honey bees. Consider Using a...
I’m afraid I used altogether too much smoke. Any time a bee singled me out for destruction, I “blanketed the area” spinning around in place as I puffed away at the smoker. Those bees were not going to know which way the hive was, let alone where the alarm pheromone was coming fr...
But be careful not to give squashes too much nitrogen; nitrogen will increase leafy growth but cut fruit yield. Add aged compost and manure or commercial organic planting mix to the planting area before planting. Feed pumpkins an organic fertilizer high in phosphorus once plants are established;...
To determine the beekeeping profit per hive you must first look at how much honey 1 hive can yield. A strong hive with no problems can produce 100 lbs of harvestable honey. (Remember, you must leave some honey for the bees toeat during winter.) ...
nectar is stored in a pouch-like internal structure called the crop. In the process of doing this, bees become covered in pollen. The pollen sticks to the bee's hairy legs and body. Some bee species even have sack-like structures on their legs for collecting pollen, called pollen baskets...