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!
Foraging Ramps (Wild Leeks)
Foraging ramps- also known as wild leeks (or Allium tricoccum, if you want to get really technical)- is a very easy food to forage. It’s great for beginners! They are also great in many recipes and are easy to substitute in. Before you Begin Foraging Ramps It’s key to note that the best time to…
Free Bees by Splitting Hives
Swarms are a great way to get free bees, but if you’re already a beekeeper splits are another great way to increase your numbers! That’s right, you can get free bees by splitting hives! So, What is a Split? A split is a term used when a beekeeper manually takes one beehive and makes it…
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…
Cheesy Ramp Frittata Recipe
After foraging for your own ramps (wild leeks), you will, of course, want some recipes to go with them! While ramps can be substituted into many dishes, this cheesy ramp frittata utilizes the bulb and leaves! Versatility of Frittatas A frittata is a crust-less quiche. And much like a quiche, you can throw almost any…
Honey Pops Recipe
Make your own Honey Pops! Honey pops are a delicious treat any time of the year. I especially love whipping up a batch to help combat sore throats! The recipe only has 3 ingredients plus flavoring, if you like. Once you have the equipment- these are a snap! Getting Started Before making these for the…
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…