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 & Education06 May 2026
The Catch Box Window & Winter Prep
The days are getting shorter, and the mornings are crisp. While the summer rush is over, we aren't slowing down at Barben Bees — we're shifting focus to Preparation.
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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 & Education02 Mar 2026
March on to Autumn
The hot days are drawing to an end. Here in Cape Town, March is a transition month — the last harvest is in, and the wax moth threat is real. We are marching on to Autumn.
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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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Summer Management20 Jan 2026
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 beehi
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Honey & Health24 Jun 2025
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-
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