Tara here, and you’ve found Queen Bee Homestead! Located in Western New York, I have been beekeeping for eight years and now I’m expanding into other ventures. Follow along as we build a barn, get some goats, rabbits, and help you learn along with us!
Fast and Easy Ramp Pesto Recipe
Ramps (wild leeks) are delicious, but did you know the flavor in the leaves is just as strong as the bulbs? They make for an excellent pesto! So, after you’ve foraged for ramps, read on for a great ramp pesto recipe! Quick, Easy, Delicious Ramp Pesto This ramp pesto recipe only takes about 10 minutes…
Keeping BEARS out of Beehives
Bears can really wreak havoc on a beehive, ask me how I know! No matter how good you think they are strapped down, the bear WILL just peel it open. Yes, even the little innocent-looking black bears! So, how do you go about keeping bears out of your beehives? Bears and Bees An iconic duo,…
Rendering Your Own Beeswax- it’s Easy!
Rendering your own beeswax is easier than you might think! There are expensive gadgets out there that can help the process, but with a little patience, you can do it yourself without spending any extra money! Rendering Your Own Beeswax After processing your honey frames, you will be left with all the cappings. I would…
Getting Started in Beekeeping
So, you want to be a beekeeper? Good choice! You could say I’m partial to it, but I think it’s a great beginning to self-reliance. Bees are fascinating creatures and honey is a great bartering commodity. It can be a higher initial investment than some hobbies, but honey fetches a great price and never spoils…
How to Check on Your New Hives
So you hived your new bees, good job! Now you’ll need to know how to check on your new hives! You want to make sure your queen is laying eggs and has a good pattern. I will go further into detail below! Always Check Your New Hives! It can be a little intimidating- opening a…
Honey Sugar Scrub Recipe
Make your own honey sugar scrub! It’s easy and delicious! Wait, did I say delicious? Well, this is technically edible, and it does smell like cookie dough! DIY Spa Day Do you want to treat yourself, but don’t want to go out and pay a ton of money for a mask or exfoliant? Or do…