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Spicy Hot Honey Butter Corn
Spicy Hot Honey Butter Corn Recipe | Lappe's Bee Supply Spicy hot honey butter corn is fresh corn cooked in a buttery milk bath with honey, red pepper flakes, and kosher salt. It combines sweet honey,... more »
Best Honey Bee Feeders by Season: Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter
Best Honey Bee Feeders by Season: What to Use in Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter | Lappe's Bee Supply Published: September 21, 2026 Author: Lappe’s Bee SupplyEditorial standards: This... 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 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 Published and updated by the Lappe's Bee Supply Team | Published June 20, 2025 | Last... more »
The Critical Role of Water for Honey Bees
Why Do Honey Bees Need Water? | Lappe's Bee Supply Author: Lappe's Bee Supply Team Published: May 20, 2025 Last Updated: July 13, 2026 Reviewed by: Lappe's Bee Supply Beekeeping Team
Installing and Supporting New Honeybee Colonies
Venturing into beekeeping is not just about cultivating an enjoyable hobby; it's about contributing to our ecosystem, promoting biodiversity, and enjoying the sweet rewards of your efforts. If... more »
Common Concerns for Beekeepers: A Comprehensive Guide
Common Beekeeping Concerns: Stings, Costs, Time, Laws & Hive Health Beginner Beekeepers Guide Beekeepers are educational, and deeply connected to the health of gardens, orchards, farms, and local... more »
Exploring the Multifaceted Uses of Honeycomb
Written and reviewed by the Lappe’s Bee Supply Team Published March 4, 2025 Last updated August 14, 2026 Honeycomb is one of the defining structures of a honey bee colony. Worker... more »
Mated Queen Honey Bees For Sale
Queen Honey Bees for Sale: How to Choose the Best Queen Bee for Your Hive A queen bee is the engine of a honey bee colony. Her genetics influence brood production, temperament, honey yield, overwintering... more »
What Is Beeswax? Uses, Benefits, Types, and Buying Guide
Published: May 19, 2026 | Reviewed by: Experienced Beekeepers at Lappe's Bee Supply Beeswax has been used for thousands of years, yet it remains one of the most versatile natural materials... more »
Honey Benefit: A Natural Remedy
Honey Benefits: Nutrition, Immune Support, Skin Benefits & Natural Sweetener Guide Sweet, golden, and naturally versatile, honey is more than a pantry staple. This guide explains how honey is made, why... more »
Unleashing the Sweet Secrets of Italian Bees: Your Ultimate Guide to Everything You Need to Know
Italian honey bees are one of the most trusted and beginner-friendly bee types in modern beekeeping. They are known for calm behavior, fast colony growth, excellent honey production, and strong spring... more »
Honey Roasted Butternut Squash
A warm, comforting side dish made with roasted butternut squash, honey, butter, cinnamon, and your favorite herbs or spices. By Lappe’s Bee Supply Editorial Team • Last Updated: May 15,... more »
Buzzing into Beekeeping: A Comprehensive Guide to Get You Started
Beginner Beekeeping Guide Beekeeping is the practice of managing honey bee colonies in man-made hives. Successful beekeeping requires more than owning a hive: a beekeeper must learn colony behavior,... more »
Saskatraz Package Honey Bees: Exceptional Attributes & Usage
Saskatraz PACKAGE Honey Bees • Beginner Beekeeping Published: March 12, 2024 | Last Updated: May 15, 2026 Saskatraz package honey bees are hybrid honey bees developed from Canadian breeding... more »
Honey Pumpkin Pie Bars
Creamy pumpkin filling, warm fall spices, natural honey sweetness, and a chewy oat crust baked into easy-to-serve dessert bars. Last Updated: May 15, 2026. Author: Lappe’s Bee Supply Editorial Team... more »
Beeswax Lotion Bars Recipe
Beeswax lotion bars are simple, solid moisturizers made with beeswax, oils, and cosmetic butters. This guide explains the beginner recipe, ingredient choices, texture adjustments, storage tips, and safe... more »
Get The Buzz on Beeswax Foundation: 10 Tips for Choosing the Best Brand
The right foundation helps bees draw straight comb faster, gives the queen room to lay, and keeps your first season from getting slowed down by poor wax coating. Author: Lappe’s Bee Supply... more »
What To Know About Beginning Beekeeping
Beginning Beekeeping Supplies: What New Beekeepers Need to Start a Hive Starting your first hive is exciting, but it is much easier when you know exactly what equipment, bees, and tools you need before pickup... more »
Beehive-Understanding The Parts
A Langstroth beehive is a modular hive system made from stackable boxes, removable frames, covers, and seasonal accessories. Each part has a clear job: protecting the colony, giving bees room to raise... more »
The Three Types Of Honey Bees That Make Up The Honey Bee Colony
Every healthy honey bee colony depends on three kinds of bees: the queen, the workers, and the drones. Each bee type has a different body structure, purpose, and biological role inside the hive. Last... more »
Beekeeping Supplies Needed To Start Your Hive!
Essential Beginner Beekeeping Supplies: What New Beekeepers Actually Need New to beekeeping? Start with the supplies that matter most: a safe hive setup, protective gear, basic tools, a feeder, and reliable... more »
You Know You're A Beekeeper When...
Published: February 21, 2023 Last updated: May 14, 2026 Author: Lappe’s Bee Supply Editorial Team Editorial note: This guide was written for beginner and experienced beekeepers using practical hive... more »
Golden Honey Pan Rolls
Honey Recipe Soft, golden homemade dinner rolls made with real honey, bread flour, milk, eggs, and a sweet honey-butter glaze. Last updated: May 14, 2026 Author: Lappe’s Bee Supply Editorial Team... more »
Oatmeal and Honey Facial Mask Recipe
Easy Oatmeal and Honey Facial Mask Recipe | Lappe's Bee Supply A simple homemade face mask recipe made with oatmeal, yogurt, honey, and other familiar ingredients for an easy at-home skincare routine.... more »
Honey Pecan Cheesecake Recipe
🍯 Honey Dessert Recipe Creamy cheesecake, buttery pecans, maple flavor, and a glossy raw honey topping in every slice. This cheesecake starts with a vanilla wafer pecan crust, bakes into a smooth cream... more »
Beeswax Wood Polish Recipe
Make a simple, natural beeswax polish with only beeswax and oil. This guide explains the best ratio, safe melting steps, how to apply it, and which wood items benefit most. Author: Lappe’s Bee... more »
Honey & Oats Bars Recipe
Honey Recipe Author: Lappe’s Bee Supply Editorial TeamLast updated: May 14, 2026Editorial note: This recipe was written for ingredient accuracy, clear baking instructions, and helpful honey... more »
Interesting Facts About Honey Bees
Beekeeping Education Pollinators are small insects with an enormous impact. They pollinate crops, build wax comb, produce honey, communicate through dances and pheromones, and work together as one highly... more »
When Can I Buy 2027 Package Honey Bees For Sale Around The United States?
Beginner Beekeeping Guide - Package Honey Bees New beekeepers usually do not need to rush into buying package honey bees months before spring. The best time to order package bees is usually January or... more »
Beekeeping Supplies For Sale In The United States Free Shipping
Published: January 26, 2023 Last updated: May 13, 2026 Author: Lappe’s Bee Supply Editorial standards: This guide is reviewed for practical beekeeping accuracy, product clarity, and citation-ready... more »
