If you want to buy a gift for a special beekeeper, make sure it is something he or she can actually use. To do that, you need to consider the personality of the recipient. For example, I’m pretty much disinclined to things that advertise my bees. I like to keep my hives off the radar, […] Read more
This year I’m dividing the gift ideas for beekeepers into categories to make searching a little easier. With one exception, all the items on the list are things I use myself, and they have received my seal of approval. Some of the items are inexpensive “stocking stuffers” and some are more expensive, but each can […] Read more
It’s time for my annual list of holiday gifts for beekeepers. The items range from very inexpensive stocking-stuffers to more expensive “serious” gifts. If you are a beekeeper, you can print this list, stick it on the fridge, and hope for the best. Microscope with camera: a microscope of only 400x is enough to do […] Read more
It’s time for my annual list of holiday gifts for beekeepers. They range from very inexpensive stocking-stuffers to more expensive “serious” gifts. Honey-Maker by Rosanna Mattingly: In my opinion, this is a treasure of a bee book and a perfect gift. You can find it at Bear Grass Press. Vivaldi board: An inner cover, ventilated […] Read more