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...
by Jacques Barben | Jun 24, 2025 | Honey & Health
5 Surprising Raw Honey Benefits You Didn’t Know Raw honey is more than just a natural sweetener — it’s a nutritional powerhouse with properties that go far beyond taste. While most of us know honey is good for sore throats and teas, there are lesser-known raw...
