
A Beekeeper’s Compassion
“There” I said, “That’s about all we can do.” I corralled the last remaining honeybee onto the sheet of paper from the rooftop in which...

Winter is Coming… A Call for a Vigilant Beekeeper
It seems as though winter is finally establishing itself throughout the Chicago area. Last Saturday I was on my way to the Cook-Dupage...

Mommy, where does honey come from?
Have you ever wondered how that jar of delectably sweet honey got to your home from a comb? Before getting into the mechanics of honey...
Close Encounters of the Bee Kind
It’s hot. For the first time all year it is finally, seasonably appropriate. The propolis on my fingers and hands has stained them...