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As winter approaches in Estonia, where temperatures can plummet well below freezing, beekeepers face the challenge of ensuring their...

Dear Honey Lovers, First, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who tasted our honey this year! Your support has made 2025 a remarkable...

Honey, nature’s golden elixir, is far more than a delightful sweetener. Produced by industrious bees, this nutrient-rich substance has...

Honey, the golden gift from Estonia’s meadows and forests, is a cherished natural sweetener. If you’ve ever opened a jar to find it...

As beekeepers, we all know the sweet (and sticky) mess that comes with the job. My old gloves, caked in honey and propolis from last...

Dear Readers, I’ve made the decision to publish my blog posts exclusively in English moving forward. While I’ve cherished connecting with...

As the golden hues of autumn begin to paint the landscape, our beekeeping season draws to a close with the final honey harvest. It's a...

This beekeeping season has been a wild ride, shaped by nature’s unpredictable whims. A cold spring gripped our region, followed by a...

Beekeeping in Estonia, a country known for its pristine natural landscapes and rich biodiversity, is a practice deeply intertwined with...

As spring unfolds and temperatures begin to rise, beekeepers turn their attention to preparing their hives for the busy season ahead. One...

Honeybees are nature’s tiny miracles—pollinators extraordinaire and producers of golden honey. For beekeepers, expanding an apiary or...

During winter, beekeepers engage in several essential activities to ensure the health and survival of their bee colonies. As temperatures...

I’ve placed a beehive at Lepiku-Mardi Talu Kollektsioonaed ( https://www.kollektsioonaed.ee/ ), and it’s a decision rooted in the...

Honeybees might seem like small, buzzing insects that occasionally interrupt a picnic, but their survival is critical to ecosystems,...

My name is Justin, and I’m a beekeeper here in Estonia! I want to share with you what it’s like looking after bees in a cold climate...