Beekeeping & Education03 Jun 2026
A Win for Winter: The Solstice Shift
June 21st marks the Winter Solstice. What you do now determines the success of your spring harvest. Discover the Solstice strategy for Cape Town apiaries.
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Beekeeping & Education21 May 2026
The Catch Box Window & Winter Prep
As the winter cold approaches, the window for catching swarms changes. Learn the science behind catch box placement and how to protect stored combs from wax moths.
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Beekeeping & Education07 Apr 2026
Did Your Bees Survive the Summer?
Every April, we ask the same question at Barben Bees: did they survive the summer? After months of heat, eucalyptus flows, and active production, the calendar pivots from harvest to preservation.
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Beekeeping & Education08 Mar 2026
March on to Autumn
As the heat of summer breaks, March brings cooler nights and the onset of autumn. We look at the Brazilian Pepper flow, wax moth management, and the catch box window.
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Beekeeping & Education16 Feb 2026
Sticky Season
If January was about surviving the heat, February is about reaping the rewards. Exploring the peak of the Cape honey flow.
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Beekeeping & Education12 Jan 2026
How bees keep cool in hot weather – Managing the Cape Summer
When summer heat hits the Cape, hives can rapidly overheat. Here is how bees naturally regulate their temperature—and how beekeepers can help.
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Honey & Health24 Jun 2025
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. Discover the science behind raw honey.
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