There are between 115,000 and 125,000 beekeepers in the U.S. during any given year. According to the National Honey Board, most of these keep less than 25 hives as a hobby. Commercial beekeepers ...

The comb attached to a top bar must be handled carefully so it doesn’t break away from the bar. These top bar beehive plans are simpler, less expensive and give bees a greater degree of freedom than ...

Beekeeping is more rewarding yet less costly in terms of initial investment. But that cannot be without the beehive, which is at the centre of everything. The farmer needs equipment to keep bees ...

So you're thinking of becoming a beekeeper? Beginning Beekeeping: The Basics and Starting a Hive is an introduction to bees and beekeeping practices whether you're starting a backyard hive or are just ...

The Flow Hive is converting more amateurs into backyard beekeepers -- but it’s drawing a buzz of criticism from traditional bee enthusiasts. Desiree DeNunzio is the gift guide editor for CNET's ...