BYBA Blog
Informational Videos
Informational Videos Previously, we sent out a bunch of short videos to help you harvest, extract, and package your honey, along with a few other seasonal tidbits. We're including a few of those here, with more to come later, for you to watch, or re-watch, at your...
BEE – Get Your Copy Today
“Of the ten million or so different species of insects on our planet, none is more fascinating than the honeybee. Magnified hundreds to thousands of times with a high-resolution scanning electron microscope, honeybees become architectural masterpieces an elegant...
Remembering Jeffrey Alan Shwartz
Jeff was a generous contributor to the club for many years. He tended bees and advocated for bees and pollinators every chance he got. We will miss Jeff very much. Jeffrey Alan Shwartz | The Newtown Bee If you'd like to honor Jeff's memory, please consider a donation...
In case you missed it…
Past President, Founding BYBA Board member and renowned author Howland Blackiston shares the secrets of Mead Making. Howland is joined by hobbyist mead makers, Alan and Mark Judkins, sharing stories of meads they've made - including some favorite recipes. Links to...
Manuka Honey
About three years ago, Bonnie and I had the privilege of visiting New Zealand where we learned about Manuka Honey. The honey comes from the Manuka tree that is in New Zealand and some in Australia. Manuka honey is not very tasteful and for years the beekeepers fed the...
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