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Honey Lip Balm
Honey Lip Balm Recipe with Beeswax and Coconut Oil | Lappe's Bee Supply Author: Lappe's Bee SupplyPublished: September 15, 2026 This homemade lip balm guide is written for practical home use and... more »
Peanut Butter Honey Hot Chocolate
Peanut Butter Honey Hot Chocolate Recipe | Lappe's Bee Supply Rich • Creamy • Four Ingredients • Sweetened with Honey Peanut Butter Honey Hot Chocolate is a homemade stovetop cocoa drink... more »
Perfectly Creamy Honey Mustard
Perfectly Creamy Honey Mustard Sauce Recipe | Lappe's Bee Supply Easy Homemade Sauce Recipe This PERFECT honey mustard sauce is super simple with only 5 ingredients! Sweet honey, tangy Dijon mustard,... more »
Cheddar Hash Brown Latkes with Honey Stewed Apples
Cheddar Hash Brown Latkes with Honey-Stewed Apples Recipe | Lappe's Bee Supply Crispy Cheddar Hash Brown Latkes with Honey meet buttery apples simmered with honey and nutmeg in this sweet-and-savory... more »
Grilled Honey Waldorf Chicken Salad with Muffin Toast Points
Grilled Honey Waldorf Chicken Salad Recipe | Lappe's Bee Supply This chilled chicken salad combines tender chicken, crisp apple and celery, toasted pecans, dried apricots, and a creamy honey-mustard... more »
Why Join a Bee Club? Benefits of Local Beekeeping Associations for Beginner and Experienced Beekeepers
Why Join a Bee Club or Local Beekeeping Association | Lappe's Bee Supply BEEKEEPING EDUCATION Author: Lappe's Bee Supply TeamPublished: September 9, 2026 One of the main reasons to ask why join a... more »
Honey Flan
Honey Flan Recipe: Creamy Baked Custard with Honey Caramel | Lappe's Bee Supply Honey flan combines a smooth baked custard with a golden sugar-and-honey caramel that becomes the sauce when each chilled... more »
Honey Charred Cauliflower with Smoked Parika
Honey Charred Cauliflower with Smoked Paprika Recipe | Lappe's Bee Supply Sweet honey, smoky paprika, bright orange juice, and deeply browned cauliflower come together in this quick stovetop vegetable... more »
Cranberry Honey Bread
Cranberry Honey Bread: Easy Quick Bread Recipe | Lappe's Bee Supply Cranberry honey bread is an easy quick loaf made with fresh cranberries, raw honey, cinnamon, toasted nuts, milk, egg, and baking mix.... more »
Beekeeping Glossary A-Z
Beekeeping Glossary A-Y | Lappe's Bee Supply Last updated: August 13, 2026 | Author: Lappe's Bee Supply Beekeeping Team A beekeeping glossary is an alphabetical reference to terminology used... more »
How to Mark a Honey Bee Queen
How to Mark a Honey Bee Queen | Lappe's Bee Supply Marking a honey bee queen places a small, visible paint dot on her thorax so she can be identified more quickly during future hive inspections.... more »
Honey Breakfast Homemade Granola Recipe: How to Make Homemade Granola With Honey
Author: Lappe's Bee Supply | Published: April 9, 2025 | Last Reviewed: June 11, 2026 | Editorial Standard: Recipe instructions are written from the listed kitchen method, while food safety and ingredient... more »
Don't Bee Caught Unprepared: Getting Ready for Your Package of Honey Bees!
Author: Lappe's Bee SupplyLast Updated: May 19, 2026.Editorial Standards: This guide is written for beginner beekeepers and reviewed for clarity, practical accuracy, and alignment with university... more »
Spring Feeding for Honey Bees: Ensuring a Thriving Hive
Spring Feeding for Honey Bees: When, What, and How to Feed for Strong Colonies | Lappe's Bee Supply Supplemental feeding can help a honey bee colony bridge the period between declining winter stores and... more »
The Intricacies of Hive Autopsies: A Comprehensive Exploration
Hive Autopsy: How to Diagnose a Dead or Failing Bee Colony | Lappe's Bee Supply Hive Autopsies are a systematic inspection beekeepers use to investigate why a honey bee colony died, weakened, or... more »
Honey Garlic Chicken Tacos
Honey Garlic Chicken Tacos: Easy Slow Cooker Recipe | Lappe's Bee Supply Tender slow-cooked chicken, a sticky honey-soy garlic glaze, crunchy taco shells, and fresh toppings come together in an easy... more »
Do Honeybees Need Honey to Survive?
Do Honeybees Need Honey to Survive? The Truth About Winter Bee Food | Lappe's Bee Supply Beekeeping Blog Honeybees do not need honey specifically, but they do need reliable stored carbohydrates to... more »
Embracing Crystallized Honey: A Natural Transformation
Why Does Honey Crystallize? What Grainy Honey Means and How to Fix It | Lappe's Bee Supply Honey can change from smooth and pourable to crystallized honey without being ruined. Understanding why... more »
The Sweet Truth About Honeybees
The Sweet Truth About Honeybees By: Lappe's Bee Supply Editorial Team Published: September 9, 2025 Last updated: March 13, 2026 Editorial standards: This guide is written for readers who want clear,... more »
Sticky Honey Ginger Glazed Salmon with Broccoli
Garlic Honey Ginger Glazed Salmon with Broccoli (Oven-Baked) Quick answer: Bake salmon at 350°F on the middle rack for 15–20 minutes until the thickest part reaches 145°F. Brush with reserved... more »
Winter Feeding Honeybees: A Detailed Guide for Beekeepers
Winter Feeding Honeybees: A Detailed Guide for Beekeepers | Lappes Bee Supply Home → Beekeeping Blog → Winter Feeding Honeybees Short answer: Winter feeding honeybees means providing colonies with... more »
Italian Honey Bees-The Sweet Buzz of Nature’s Gentle Workers
Italian Honey Bees (Apis mellifera ligustica): Traits, Pollination, Care, and Buying Guide | Lappe's Bee Supply By Lappe’s Bee Supply Team Published: December 5, 2025 | Last Updated:... more »
Honey Butter Skillet Corn (Easy 15-Minute Side Dish)
Honey Butter Skillet Corn is an easy 15-minute stovetop side dish made with frozen sweet corn, butter, honey, cream cheese, salt, and black pepper. Recipe testing note: This recipe was tested using a... more »
Honey Strawberry Milkshake
Blend strawberries, vanilla ice cream, milk, and honey into a creamy Honey strawberry milkshake that can be ready in about five minutes. By: Lappe’s Bee Supply & Honey Farm LLCPublished: August... more »
Wintering Honey Bees: A Complete Overwintering Guide for Beekeepers
Last Updated: February 23, 2026Author: Lappe's Bee SupplyEditorial Standards: This guide follows university extension recommendations, peer-reviewed apiculture research, and established beekeeping... more »
Honeybees: How Colonies Work, How Bees Make Honey & Why Pollination Matters
Honeybees are far more than honey-producing insects. Their colonies function through division of labor, complex communication, seasonal population changes, food storage, reproduction, and coordinated foraging.... more »
How Is Honey Made? Step-by-Step From Nectar to Honeycomb
How is honey made is with nectar that honeybees enzymatically transform and dehydrate, then store in honeycomb cells as a concentrated food reserve. If you have ever wondered how is honey made, this... more »
Wax Dipped vs Painted Beehives: Which Lasts Longer and Is Better for Beginners?
Wax Dipped vs Painted Beehives: Which Lasts Longer and Is Better for Beginners? Written by Lappe's Bee SupplyPublished: January 28, 2026Last Updated: August 31, 2026 Wax dipped beehives use heated... more »
Italian Hybrid Queen Bees: A Complete Guide for Requeening, Shipping, and Installation
Queen Bees & Colony Management Guide Italian Hybrid queen bees are naturally mated, laying-tested queens commonly chosen for requeening, making managed splits, and maintaining colonies with steady... more »
How Live Honey Bees Are Shipped In The USA
Live Honey Bee Shipping Guide Understanding how queens, nucleus colonies, and package bees are transported can help beekeepers choose the right live-bee option and prepare for arrival or pickup. Written... more »
Nuc vs Package Bees: Which Is Better for New Beekeepers?
When comparing nuc vs package bees, the main difference is how established the colony is at purchase. A nuc starts as a small functioning colony with brood, drawn comb, food stores, adult bees, and a... more »
What to Do When Live Honey Bees Arrive
BEGINNER BEEKEEPING CHECKLIST Retrieve live honey bees promptly, protect them from heat and direct sun, prepare the receiving hive before opening the container, and give the colony time to settle after... more »
Holiday Gift Guide For Your Favorite Beekeeper
2026 BEEKEEPER GIFT GUIDE Written by Lappe's Bee SupplyPublished: December 7, 2025Last Updated: August 26, 2026 Whether you're shopping for the holidays, a birthday, or a special surprise, finding... more »
Double Corn and Honey Fritters with Honey Bacon Drizzle
Cooking with Honey Written by Lappe's Bee Supply Published: September 3, 2025Last Updated: August 26, 2026 Crispy corn honey fritters get a sweet-and-savory finish in this recipe by combining coarse... more »
Understanding Drone-Laying Queens: Identifying Symptoms and Effective Solutions
Written by Lappe's Bee Supply Published: September 1, 2025Last Updated: August 26, 2026 A drone laying queen produces mostly or only unfertilized eggs, causing male drone brood to replace the... more »
Understanding Varroa Mite Infestation in Honey Bees: Detailed Identification and Detection Methods
Written by Lappe's Bee Supply Published: August 29, 2025Last Updated: August 26, 2026 Varroa is one of the most serious parasite threats facing managed honey bee colonies. Learning how to recognize signs... more »
Can You Harvest Uncapped Honey?
Yes, you can sometimes harvest uncapped honey, but the absence of a wax capping does not tell you the honey's exact moisture content. When there is uncertainty, measuring representative samples with a... more »
Crafting a Honey Bee Waterer: An In-Depth Guide to Creating a Safe Water Source for Our Pollinators
A well-designed honey bee waterer gives bees dependable access to water while providing secure places to land and drink. With a shallow container, exposed landing surfaces, regular maintenance, and... more »
Navigating Honey Production Regulations
Honey Production Guide Honey regulations govern what may be sold as honey, how honey products are labeled, and how adulteration and food-safety requirements apply. In the United States, FDA food laws and... more »
Shipped Package Honey Bees For Sale Information
Published: August 15, 2025 | Last Updated: August 25, 2026 | By: Lappe's Bee Supply Team One of the questions beginning beekeepers regularly ask us is, "Can you ship package... more »
Honey French Toast
Honey French Toast Recipe | Lappe's Bee Supply Honey French Toast is a simple breakfast made by dipping bread in a mixture of eggs, milk, honey, and salt, then cooking each slice in butter until golden... more »
Assessing Honeybee Colony Size: A Comprehensive Guide for Beekeepers
Assessing Honey Bee Colony Size: A Comprehensive Guide for Beekeepers | Lappe's Bee Supply Understanding the size and strength of a honeybee colony helps beekeepers recognize growth, identify unexpected... more »
Understanding Honeybee Swarming: Nature's Way of Reproduction and Survival
Honeybees swarming is the natural way a colony reproduces. The established queen and many worker bees leave to form a new colony while the original hive raises a replacement queen. Seeing thousands of honey... more »
Understanding Hive Inspections and Record Keeping: A Beekeeper's Guide
Regular hive inspections and consistent record keeping help beekeepers understand what is happening inside each colony, recognize changes over time, and make better-informed management decisions. Beekeeping... more »
Combining Honeybee Colonies: Techniques, Benefits, and Best Practices
Combining honeybee colonies can save a healthy but struggling hive, simplify apiary management, and help a queenless colony become productive again. The key is to combine for the right reason, protect the... more »
Honey Raspberry Sweet Tea
This honey raspberry sweet tea combines freshly brewed tea, cranberry-raspberry juice, and honey for a simple dink with bright fruit flavor and smooth honey sweetness. Honey raspberry sweet tea is a... more »
Tips for Bee Friendly Garden: Creating a Buzz in Your Backyard
How to Create a Bee-Friendly Garden: Plants, Nesting Habitat, Water & Pollinator-Safe Practices | Lappe's Bee Supply Creating a bee-friendly garden is about more than planting colorful flowers. A... more »
Bee Bearding: The Art and Science Behind a Unique Beekeeping Phenomenon
Seeing thousands of honey bees hanging from the front of a hive can look alarming, especially to a new beekeeper. In many cases, however, the colony is displaying a normal behavior known as bee bearding.... more »
Packaged Bees and Nucs: A Guide to Starting Your Beekeeping Journey
Packaged Bees vs Nucs: What New Beekeepers Should Know Before Choosing a Starter Colony By Lappe’s Bee Supply Editorial Team | Published: August 1, 2025 | Updated: March 30, 2026Editorial standards:... more »
The Part of the Beehive: Exploration of the Fascinating World of Bees
A beehive is the physical structure that houses honey bees. A honey bee colony is the living social unit inside it: the queen, workers, drones, developing brood, and stored food. Understanding the... more »
Honey Hot Rolls
By Lappe's Bee Supply | Last updated: April 8, 2026 Honey hot rolls are enriched yeast rolls made with bread flour, milk, butter, eggs, honey, yeast, and salt. The dough bakes into soft, lightly... more »
What to Do When You See Queen Cells in a Bee Hive
Finding Queen cells does not automatically mean your colony is about to swarm. Honey bees raise new queens for several reasons, including swarming, supersedure, and emergency queen replacement. The best... more »
Guide to Honey Bee Removal: Safety, Benefits, and Effective Strategies
Honey bees are valuable pollinators, but a colony inside a wall, roof, chimney, ceiling, or other part of a building can create a situation that requires careful Honey Bee removal. Understanding whether... more »
Tips for Spotting the Queen Honeybee
How to Find the Queen Bee in a Hive | Lappe's Bee Supply Spotting the queen bee gets easier when you stop trying to spot “the biggest bee” and instead combine body shape, location,... more »
How Much Honey Can You Expect from Your Hive? A Guide to Honey Production
Published: July 24, 2025 | Updated: August 17, 2026 | Written and updated by: Lappe's Bee Supply One of the first questions new beekeepers ask is also one of the hardest to... more »
Apple Honey Oatmeal Muffins
Apple Honey Oatmeal muffins combine whole wheat flour, rolled oats, unsweetened applesauce, honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a simple homemade recipe. The result is an easy breakfast or snack made without... more »
Honey Bee Friendly Plants: Creating a Buzz in Your Garden
A bee-friendly garden does more than add colorful flowers to the landscape. The most useful pollinator gardens provide nectar and pollen across the growing season, include locally appropriate plants,... more »
When to Split a Bee Hive: An In-Depth Guide for Beekeepers
To Split a bee hive is the beekeepers-managed division of one strong honey bee colony into two colonies. A properly timed split can help manage swarm pressure, increase colony numbers, replace a queen,... more »
Essential Tools for Beekeeping
Beekeeping, also called apiculture, is the practice of managing bee colonies and their hives. For a new beekeeper, success begins with understanding which equipment is truly necessary, which tools make hive... more »
Successful Honey Bee Queen Introduction
Introducing a new honey bee queen is one of the most important management steps a beekeeper can perform. The goal is not simply to place a queen inside the hive, but to give the colony enough time and protection... more »
Honey Banana Nut Bread
This simple honey banana nut bread combines ripe bananas, honey, eggs, flour, shortening, and optional walnuts in a classic quick bread baked at 325°F. It is an easy homemade loaf built around... more »
Steps in Harvesting Honey: A Guide for Beekeepers
Harvesting honey is one of beekeeping’s most satisfying milestones, but a good harvest is measured by more than the number of filled jars. The honey must be ripe, the processing area must be clean, and... more »
Storing Beekeeping Equipment for Winter
Winter is easier to manage when every hive component, tool, veil, feeder, and frame has a clear seasonal plan. This guide explains how to prepare occupied colonies and store unused equipment without... more »
Choosing Hives for Honeybees
Beekeeping is not just a hobby; it’s a rewarding commitment that requires knowledge, patience, and the right equipment. As you embark on your journey into the fascinating world of beekeeping, one of the... more »
When Should I Start My Beehive? A Guide for New Beekeepers
Beginner Beekeeping Guide When Should I Start My Beehive? A Guide for New Beekeepers Starting a beehive is exciting, but the calendar alone cannot tell you when the bees are ready. The strongest start happens... more »
Warm Potato Salad with Honey Dressing
Warm Potato Salad with Honey-Dijon Dressing | Lappe’s Bee Supply Honey Recipes · Savory Side Dishes Tender roasted new potatoes meet crisp bacon, fresh herbs, and a lively honey-Dijon... more »
Mastering the Fume Board: Usage and Safety
Published: July 8, 2025 | Last updated: August 5, 2026 Author: Lappe’s Bee Supply Editorial Team Editorial standard: This guide is written for practical clarity and checked against university... more »
Raw Honey vs. Pure Honey: Their Differences, Benefits, and Selection
Raw honey vs pure honey can both be genuine honey, but the words describe different qualities. “Raw” generally refers to limited processing, while “pure” means the product should... more »
Understanding Bee Robbing and Robber Bees
Honey Bee Robbing: Signs, Causes and Prevention | Lappe's Bee Supply Honey Bee Behavior and Hive Management Robbing can turn an active apiary into a confusing rush of fighting and frantic flight.... more »
A Guide to Bee Hive Pests: A Deep Dive into the Threats Facing Honey Bees
Common Beehive Pests: Identification and Management | Lappe's Bee Supply Published: July 3, 2025 | Last updated: August 4, 2026 | By: Lappe's Bee Supply Team Beehive pests can weaken adult bees,... more »
Spicy Honey Rosemary Cheese Snacks
Spicy Honey Rosemary Cheese Snacks Recipe | Lappe's Bee Supply Honey Recipe These crisp cheddar cheese sticks combine fresh rosemary, gentle heat and a warm honey glaze. Serve them as an... more »
When Do I Put On Winter Honey Bee Hive Insulation Wraps?
When to Wrap Beehives for Winter | Lappe's Bee Supply As autumn temperatures begin to fall, beekeepers naturally start thinking about winter hive preparation. One of the most common questions from new... more »
Honey Apple Bread
Honey Apple Bread Recipe | Lappe's Bee Supply Honey Recipe This moist bread combines applesauce, honey, warm baking spices and chopped pecans in a simple quick bread that can be served for... more »
How to Start Beekeeping: A Guide for Aspiring Beekeepers
How to Start Beekeeping: A Beginner’s Guide | Lappe’s Bee Supply Published and updated by the Lappe’s Bee Supply Team Published: June 26, 2025 | Last updated: August 3, 2026 ... more »
Is Beekeeping Right for You?
Is Beekeeping Right for You? A Beginner’s Guide | Lappe’s Bee Supply Beginning Beekeeping Guide Beekeeping can be fascinating, useful and deeply rewarding, but owning a hive also means... more »
When to Add a Honey Super to Your Hive: A Guide for Beekeepers
When to Add a Honey Super to a Beehive | Lappe's Bee Supply Hive Management Guide Add a honey super when a healthy colony is using most of its available comb, fresh nectar is entering the hive and... more »
Honey Rhubarb Muffins Recipe
Honey Rhubarb Muffins Recipe | Lappe's Bee Supply These muffins combine tart fresh rhubarb with honey, buttermilk, chopped nuts and a lightly sweet topping. Published: June 19, 2025Last updated: July... more »
Foundationless Beekeeping: Embracing a Natural Approach to Apiculture
Foundationless Beekeeping: Benefits, Challenges and How to Start | Lappe's Bee Supply Published: June 17, 2025 Last updated: July 28, 2026 Author: Lappe's Bee Supply Team Reviewed by: Lappe's Bee Supply... more »
The Best Ways for Filtering Honey: A Comprehensive Guide
How to Filter Honey: Best Methods and Equipment | Lappe's Bee Supply This educational guide is based on practical beekeeping experience and information from recognized food standards, honey-industry... more »
Low-Fat Honey Crepes
Low-Fat Honey Crepes Recipe | Lappe's Bee Supply Honey Recipe These thin, tender honey crepes are made with non-fat milk, egg whites, one whole egg and a small amount of canola oil. The batter... more »
