Apivar Blog
Aprivar: What It Is, What it Does, & How to Use It Varroa destructor. It sounds like an evil nemesis...
Beekeeper lessons
There are times when one person’s lessons learned are better shared to prevent others from having to learn the same. ...
8 frame vs 10 frame debate
Few hobbies benefit the planet as does beekeeping. Backyard beekeepers make a direct contribution to their environments and local communities. ...
Nucs and Crannies
The Nucs and Crannies of Beekeeping Interested in beekeeping? Looking to buy honeybees? You are not alone. Americans have spent...
Avoiding Pesticides
How can I protect my bees from pesticides/insecticides? We use pesticides to eliminate harmful and nuisance insects. Unfortunately, honeybees can...
Melissa in mythology
In ancient Greece, upon Mount Olympus, a great wedding feast was prepared for the marriages of Zeus and Hera and...
Should you bee feeding your bees
Should I feed my bees? This is an incredibly common question for beekeepers, especially those just starting out. The answer...
Honeybees and Swarms
Honeybees and Swarms It’s finally spring here in Northern Virginia. The temperatures are on the rise, and flowering trees are...
Honey Blog
We get a lot of questions about honey here at Sweet Sophia. Apparently, there are a lot of really bad...
Getting Started in Beekeeping
How do I get started in beekeeping? Beekeeping is an amazing hobby that is fun for the entire family and...