If you’ve heard the term “CBD” buzzing around but aren’t quite sure what it is or how it works, you’re not alone! At Hip Bee Homestead, we believe in natural wellness and the power of plants—and that includes the hemp plant. Whether you’re curious or cautious, this post will give you the basics you need to feel confident exploring CBD.
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Just as humans do, as cooler temperatures approach, our honey bee friends start preparing for winter. Unlike other bees in colder climates that might go dormant, honey bees in the Southeast remain somewhat active through the winter, gathering food and clustering for warmth. Here’s a look at how bees prepare for winter here and how
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The Queen Bee: The Heart of the Hive At the center of every honey bee colony is the queen, the sole reproductive female and the mother of the entire hive. Larger than the other bees, the queen has a distinct role—laying eggs to ensure the colony’s survival and growth. She can lay up to 2,000
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It Started at a Billy Strings Show In February of 2024, I drove up to Asheville to visit my beekeeping friends Michelle and Tex. We spent the afternoon hanging out and catching up, and grabbing a great meal at this cool burger/sushi bento box place. That evening, I went to the Billy Strings show at
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The Perfect Architects: Honeycomb Geometry Honey bees are nature’s architects, designing intricate honeycombs with a precision that has fascinated scientists and mathematicians alike. Each cell in the honeycomb is a perfect hexagon, a shape that allows bees to maximize space while using the least amount of wax. This efficiency isn’t just a random occurrence—it’s a
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