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The Catch Box Window & Winter Prep
Seizing the Opportunity & Securing Your Colonies in the Western CapeThe 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 focus to Preparation. Many beekeepers in South...
Did Your Bees Survive the Summer?
Your trusted local source for 100% raw, sustainably harvested honey, expert beekeeping services and equipment. From Harvest to Preservation in the Western Cape Every April, we ask the same question at Barben Bees: did they survive the summer? After months of heat,...
March on to Autumn
Seasonal Management | March 2026The Last Harvest & The Wax Moth Threat 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 days start to get cooler, it is nice to go out to the sites and harvest the...
Sticky Season
Your trusted local source for 100% raw, sustainably harvestedhoney, expert beekeeping services and equipment.If January was about surviving the heat, February is about reaping the rewards. Here in the Western Cape, the air has shifted. It is still hot, but if you walk...
How bees keep cool in hot weather – Managing the Cape Summer
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 how...
5 Surprising Raw Honey Benefits You Didn’t Know
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 honey...