Wondering if your yard is right for a beehive? A practical look at what NC honey bees actually need — forage, sun, placement, and the human factor.

Discover how native plants can transform everyday yards into resilient, biodiverse habitats—supporting pollinators, birds, and local food webs—through a science-backed, Piedmont-focused approach to planting with purpose.

Hosting a hive transforms your space and your life. Discover how supporting bees, learning from experts, and sharing honey make hive visits a monthly highlight.

Discover the hidden “sixth sense” of honey bees—their ability to detect Earth’s magnetic field. This remarkable skill helps them navigate, forage, and communicate with astonishing precision.

Can your smartphone really detect Varroa mites? We tested the BeeScanning App to see how it performs—and uncovered some surprising results.

Step inside the dark world of the honey bee hive, where communication runs deeper than we once thought. This post uncovers how bees use sound vibrations to navigate their intricate social lives and share a hidden language.

Honey bees see the world through five eyes that detect color, motion, UV light, and sunlight intensity. This post explores how their unique vision guides them to flowers and helps them navigate their world.

Honey bees expertly regulate temperature to protect their hive, queen, and brood through every season. This blog reveals how they stay balanced using cooling, heating, and cooperative thermoregulation.

See how leftover wax cappings from honey extraction were transformed into beautifully filtered beeswax bars. One of our hosts shares the full process with stunning photos from start to finish.

Discover the remarkable world of propolis—the “bee glue” that protects and sustains the hive. This blog explores how bees make it, the science behind it, and its powerful benefits for both bees and humans.

Beeswax comb is an adaptable and efficient architectural marvel. This blog explores how bees build it, the properties of beeswax, and the surprising shape variety beyond the familiar hexagons.

Amy is one of our lovely Buddha Bee hosts who has been with us since 2021. This short testimonial dives into Amy's inspiring journey, where her love for beekeeping and involvement with Buddha Bee truly shines!

This month’s blog features an interview with Hilary Kearney of Girl Next Door Honey. Explore her new book, Heart of the Hive, with stunning photos by Eric Tourneret and fascinating insights into bee behavior and biology.

Explore the origins of honey: from the intricate processes carried out by bees as they transform nectar into honey, to the careful extraction methods employed by beekeepers to harvest this precious product.

This blog explores native bee social structures, nesting behaviors, and floral preferences, showcasing their essential role in the natural world.

Honey, Honey Bees, and Eclipses – A Conversation with Dr. Ferhat Ozturk, Assistant Professor of Practice in Integrated Biology at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Explore the ways Buddha Bee Apiary is consciously considering native pollinators in our beekeeping practices.

Ever wondered about the social structure of honey bees? Read this article to dive into this well-known controversy among beekeepers!

Read how two honey samples—one local and the other from a store—underwent DNA testing to uncover the plant species present.

What is a swarm and why do bees do it? Get all your swarm questions answered in this deep dive.

Looking for bee-safe mosquito treatment? Here are three tips to control mosquitos without toxic sprays that harm pollinators and other wildlife.

In this article, our operations manager shares his five favorite books from this year. The topics range from beekeeping to climate change to seed saving!

Whether you need woodenware or glass jars, we put together a list of the beekeeping stores in Raleigh to help you buy what you need locally.

In this article, we cover common questions about honeybees during the winter. Learn what they eat, what they do, and why they don’t always survive.

Honeybees have gotten a lot of attention in recent years. There are over 400 species of native bees in North Carolina. They need our help, too.

Wondering if you can have a beehive in your back garden? Here's how to find out if you have enough space for them.

With over 850,000 podcasts out there, the hard part isn’t finding a podcast about bees...it’s finding the ones worth listening to. Here are our favorites.

In just a few minutes, using materials you already have at home, you can create a reliable watering hole for your honey bees.

Have you ever seen a beekeeper use a metal contraption to blow smoke before opening the hive? This device is called a smoker, and it’s an essential tool that helps keep bees and beekeepers safe.

Just like humans, healthy pollinators require a balanced diet. In this article, we cover honey bees’ favorite flowers.

Bee stings happen but they’re easily avoidable. Learn more about how beekeepers stay safe while working with hives.