Above the heads of passersby, James Bertini’s bees are flying in circles around the entrance to their new home: a small tube set in the red brick wall at Denver Urban Homesteading. Though the bees are ...

Honeybees are important pollinators of many flowering plants. The best time to start a new hive is in the spring. When you’re ready to start beekeeping, you can purchase the bees by mail order. These ...

A common concern about bees and beekeeping is getting stung and allergic reactions. When I first started beekeeping I had what I considered to be “normal” reactions to bee stings. I have since ...

About 50 people gathered March 28 at Howard College in San Angelo to take their first steps into beekeeping, combining classroom instruction with hands-on experience at live hives. Participants said ...

Perhaps you've always wanted to try organic gardening but didn't know how to begin. Or maybe you wanted to forage for food but worried about picking the wrong thing. The Mother Earth News Fair in Erie ...

Tennessee’s fertile land, mild climate, and homestead-friendly laws make it a dream for those seeking self-sufficiency. Adding beekeeping to your rural property not only supports pollinators but can ...

“Homesteading can be fun and educational. It can build life skills for adults and kids. You can control what you get, what you eat and what you produce.” LAFAYETTE, La. — From gardening to raising ...