Discover the Fascinating World of Honeybee Families: Learn About the Queen, Workers, and Drones in a Hive| Gees Bees Honey Co
Bienvenue sur notre blog d'inspiration pour la décoration de votre table de Pâques, où nous mettons en valeur la beauté et l'élégance des bougies en cire d'abeille. Avec Pâques qui approche à grands pas, il est temps de réfléchir à la façon de créer un décor de table époustouflant qui laissera vos invités émerveillés. Les bougies en cire d'abeille sont l'ajout parfait à n'importe quelle table de Pâques, car elles ajoutent non seulement de la chaleur et de l'ambiance à la ...| Gees Bees Honey Co
In winter, unlike other insects, honeybees don't go dormant. Instead, they stay awake all winter inside the hive, clustered together in a ball, eating honey, and shivering their flight muscles to generate heat. This is the job of the 'winter bees' - a special caste of bees, born in the fall, and responsible for keeping the colony alive until spring. In this blog post, we'll explain what makes these 'winter bees' special and how they work together to survive the winter. How do bees get ready fo| Gees Bees Honey Co
The queen bee is a fascinating insect. She is the mother of all the bees in hive, responsible for laying all the eggs that will become adu| Gees Bees Honey Co
Here's are a few of our favourite smoothie recipes, sweetened with all-natural honey! From Classic Strawberry to Clean Green Kiwi...| Gees Bees Honey Co
Lorsque nous avons commencé à élever des abeilles en 2009 (après les avoir sauvées de l'intérieur de notre mur), la première récolte de miel a été une expérience qui a changé notre vie. Alors que nous goûtions le miel que nos abeilles avaient produit pour la toute première fois, nous avons été immédiatement frappés par la différence de saveur. Le miel de fleurs sauvages n'était pas le miel que nous connaissions du supermarché - toujours le même, très sucré et pressé ...| Gees Bees Honey Co
When we first started keeping honeybees in 2009 (after we had rescued them from inside our wall), the first honey harvest was an life changing experience. As we tasted the honey our bees produced for the very first time, we were struck immediately by the difference in flavour. Wildflower Honey was not the honey we had known from the grocery store - all the same, very sweet, and squeezed from a bear. Instead, it was bright, and flavourful...you could almost taste the flowers. It was like summ| Gees Bees Honey Co
Welcome to our Easter table decorating inspiration blog, where we showcase the beauty and elegance of beeswax candles. With Easter just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about how to create a stunning table setting that will leave your guests in awe. Beeswax votive candles are so warm and pretty! We love the yellow of natural beeswax! Beeswax candles are the perfect addition to any Easter table, as they not only add warmth and ambiance to the room, but they also have a warm, sweet,| Gees Bees Honey Co
Hello, fellow bee enthusiasts! I'm a beekeeper here at Gees Bees Honey Company, and today, we're going to delve into the fascinating world of worker bees. In our previous blog post, we introduced you to the honeybee family: the queen, the workers and the drones. In this post we're focused on the jobs of the worker bees. You've likely heard the phrase, "busy as a bee," and there's no better example of this than the diligent worker bees that keep our hives thriving and our honey production flow| Gees Bees Honey Co
A new heart health study from the University of Toronto suggests that two tablespoons of honey a day is linked with improved cardiometabolic risk factors, like blood glucose and cholesterol levels. By combining the results of clinical trials on honey and heart health, the researchers showed that 2 tablespoons of unpasteurized honey - especially monofloral honeys - decreased blood glucose levels and total and LDL cholesterol levels, triglycerides, markers of inflammation, and markers of fatty li| Gees Bees Honey Co
When we think of Valentine's Day, our minds often turn to roses, chocolates, and other sweet treats. However, there's another sweet connection to this day that you may not know about: St. Valentine, the patron saint of beekeepers. St. Valentine is a saint from the third century who is said to have been a Roman priest. He is most famous for performing secret marriages for Christian couples during a time when Christianity was not yet recognized by the Roman Empire. Legend has it that he had a spec| Gees Bees Honey Co
Polkaroo! Polkaroo! Can you imagine our surprise when Polkaroo came skipping up our laneway one sunny afternoon? "What are you doing here, Polkaroo?" we asked. "Polkaroo, polkaroo!" replied Polkaroo. Polkaroo was holding an Alphabet passport filled with letters. Polkaroo was searching for words that start with the letter H. Beekeeper Matt said "I can help you, Polkaroo! I know something sweet that starts with H! Follow me!" Here's what they found: Beekeeper Matt enjoyed his visit with elusive| Gees Bees Honey Co
As October nears its end, signs of the season abound: pumpkins everywhere! We can thank honeybees for them!| Gees Bees Honey Co
Bees are important to the environment and ecosystem through their act of pollination. Why are bees declining and how can we help the bees.| Gees Bees Honey Co
As the winter season draws to a close, having feasted on the previous year's bounty of honey and pollen, our buzzing friends can hardly contain their excitement to embark on their foraging adventures. Contrary to popular belief, it isn't the humble dandelion that provides the initial sustenance for these industrious insects. Instead, the real heroes in this story are the trees, generously offering the first nourishing meal for our beloved bees! Which trees might these be? Read on the learn more| Gees Bees Honey Co
The snow has finally melted away and we're ready for warm days to start sticking our fingers into the dirt of our gardens! From our store window, our pollinator garden looks brown and drab, but on closer inspection I can see early signs of this season's flowers...the little red heads of peonies just poking out from the earth, the first green leaves of delphinium, tiny lupin leaves, and the first green shoots of sedum. After all, April showers bring May flowers! Among this new spring growth, ther| Gees Bees Honey Co
So many delicious ways to use honey in your Easter cooking and baking!| Gees Bees Honey Co
What are the bees up to inside the hive in March? They are starting to get ready for spring! They will sometimes fly out of the hive on warm days, as you can see here - read on to find out why! Unlike other insects, honeybees don't go dormant for winter...instead they stay awake inside the hive, eating honey, and waiting for spring. You can learn all about bees in the winter by checking out our blog post Winter Bees: How Honeybees Survive the Winter. Over the course of the winter, the colony ge| Gees Bees Honey Co
Honey is a delicious all-natural sweetener for cocktails. Want to make your drinks extra fancy? Try a little honeycomb as a garnish, as shown below 1. Honey Raspberry Orange Champagne Cocktails This recipe comes from Eat Love Namaste and is festive, fruity, and delightful for a celebration Ingredients RASPBERRY SIMPLE SYRUP: ½ cup Raspberry Blossom Honey ½ cup raspberries fresh or frozen ½ cup orange juice In a small saucepan, simmer orange juice with the raspberries and honey until the ra...| Gees Bees Honey Co
Honey is a delicious addition to so many things, and holiday appetizers are no exception. Here are a few of our favourites that are sure to delight your tastebuds and your guests 1. Pear and Brie Crostini with Honey & Pecans Ingredients Baguette Olive Oil Brie Pecans, crumbled Pears Gees Bees Raspberry Blossom Honey Slice the baguette into one-half inch rounds. Place the slices of bread onto a baking sheet and brush the tops with a little olive oil. Toast the bread under the broiler for a coupl| Gees Bees Honey Co