Backyard Beekeeping Blog

Introducing Our New Comb Joint

Introducing Our New Comb Joint

There’s a reason we included “thinking” in our company name. Since day one, we haven’t stopped thinking of ways to design the strongest, smartest, most beautiful and efficient beekeeping products a...

Adam Smith 3 min read
Why Do Honey Varietals Have Unique Tastes?

Why Do Honey Varietals Have Unique Tastes?

The content for this article was provided by Hillary Bergh of foodheals.net. Hillary Bergh is a 5th generation chef with a passion for kitchen play. Growing up in the kitchens of her family’s multi...

Adam Smith 4 min read
The Origins of Medicinal Honey Use

The Origins of Medicinal Honey Use

This is the first blog post in a series discussing the medical benefits of honey. Over the coming weeks, we will be addressing the history of medicinal honey and the folklore surrounding it. We wil...

Adam Smith 3 min read
Overwintering Series: Planting for Pollinators

Overwintering Series: Planting for Pollinators

There’s a reason for the term busy bee! Bees forage for pollen and nectar all spring and summer in order to produce brood and store enough honey to survive the winter, often literally working thems...

Adam Smith 3 min read
Overwintering Preparation

Overwintering Preparation

When the sun is shining and the days are long, it can be tough to think about winter. For bees though, winter preparations began in spring. As a beekeeper, you will want to begin preparing now. Wh...

Adam Smith 3 min read
Designing the Perfect Birdhouse

Designing the Perfect Birdhouse

There are infinite models of birdhouses on the market these days, but very few are researched and designed with the birds’ needs in mind. We did the leg work! The development of our Cedar Songbird ...

Adam Smith 3 min read