FAQs

Here are a few of the common questions people have about bees and beekeeping:

A typical hive can produce between 30 to 100 pounds of honey annually, depending on factors like weather, forage availability, and hive strength

Experienced beekeepers do get stung occasionally, but proper protective gear and gentle handling techniques minimize stings

Worker bees typically live for 5-6 weeks during the busy summer season, but can live up to several months in winter

Begin by taking a beekeeping course, joining a local beekeeping association, and starting with 1-2 hives. Purchase quality equipment and bees from reputable sources.

Old-fashioned cottage garden plants, herbs, and native wildflowers are excellent for bees. Avoid using pesticides on bee-friendly plants