by Jacques Barben | May 6, 2026 | Beekeeping & Education
The Catch Box Window & Winter Prep Seizing the Opportunity & Securing Your Colonies in the Western Cape Shop The days are getting shorter, and the mornings are crisp. While the summer rush is over, we aren’t slowing down at Barben Bees. We are shifting our...
by Jacques Barben | Apr 7, 2026 | Beekeeping & Education
Barben Bees Order 5kg HoneyLearn Beekeeping Your trusted local source for 100% raw, sustainably harvested honey, expert beekeeping services and equipment. Seasonal Management | April 2026 Did They Survive the Summer? From Harvest to Preservation in the Western Cape...
by Jacques Barben | Mar 2, 2026 | Beekeeping & Education
Barben Bees Order 5kg HoneyLearn Beekeeping Seasonal Management | March 2026 March on to Autumn The Last Harvest & The Wax Moth Threat Shop The hot days are drawing to an end. Here in Cape Town, March is a transition month. We are marching on to Autumn. As the...
by Jacques Barben | Feb 16, 2026 | Beekeeping & Education
Barben Bees Order 5kg HoneyLearn Beekeeping Your trusted local source for 100% raw, sustainably harvestedhoney, expert beekeeping services and equipment. The Sticky Season If January was about surviving the heat, February is about reaping the rewards. Harvest Gear...
by Jacques Barben | Jan 20, 2026 | Summer Management
How bees keep cool in hot weather – Hot Days & Heavy Hives: Managing the Cape Summer As temperatures in the Western Cape soar past 30°C, most of us are looking for the nearest pool. But have you stopped to think about what is happening inside a beehive and...
