Amy Beth Miller amybeth.miller@thedailytimes.com Mar 11, 2023 Mar 11, 2023 Coley O’Dell’s first beehive in 1997 came from capturing a swarm, but his family’s Smokey Ridge Apiaries is making it much ...
Urban beekeeping in 2026 blends smart, city-optimized gear with insulation strategies to keep colonies healthy year-round. Rooftop-friendly hives, moisture control, and protective covers are vital for ...
Humans originally obtained their honey through wild harvest. A cave painting located in Valencia, Spain, depicts honey ...
There are between 115,000 and 125,000 beekeepers in the U.S. during any given year. According to the National Honey Board, most of these keep less than 25 hives as a hobby. Commercial beekeepers ...
Two volunteers place a package of bees in the apiary of the UC Irvine South Coast Research Center. (Photo courtesy of Diana Cervantes) The buzzing starts before the box is opened. In front of me, a ...