Before you order your first shipment of honeybees, you will want to be completely prepared. Your bees will need a home, so the first piece of equipment you should be looking for is a beehive. Beehives have different components that go along with them, like hive supers, queen excluders, and frames. Find out what you’ll need to construct your first beehive and some extras to make it the perfect hive for a new beekeeper.
The time has finally arrived for everyone to gather around the TV, watch funny commercials, eat great food, and watch the biggest game of the year. A big game party is fun whether your team is on the field or you’re just cheering against your rivals. With our big game checklist, you’ll know that you have everything you need to make your get together a success. Plus, we’ve included some delicious game day food recipes for your grill/smoker, air fryer, and more.
At Rural King, we cannot get enough popcorn! It is one of the healthiest snacks, and by adding a little color, popcorn can become a party mix for any holiday. In honor of national popcorn day, we’ve put together a popcorn mix for Valentines Day, Easter, Christmas, and the other major holidays so you can surprise your party guests with a colorful, holiday-themed snack mix. Save this page for creative snack ideas throughout the year!
Honeybees follow a schedule based on temperatures and seasons. You can follow their lead and take care of them by following the beekeeping calendar. Find out when your bees will need bee feed, when the queen will start laying eggs, and what will occur as they prepare for winter. This calendar will vary slightly if you live in a severely cold or hot climate or at an elevation much higher or lower than 4,000 feet.
There are three types of grillers out there; the cookout party grillers, the summertime only folks, and the year-round grill enthusiasts. For true grillers, winter grilling is not a deal breaker. You can enjoy delicious grilled and smoked flavors throughout the cold months as well. Follow Rural King’s tips for winter grilling, and you will be cooking (and eating) like the pros in no time!
Stuck inside because of the cold weather? Don’t let Jack Frost ruin your saving opportunities! With these quick tips from Ameren Illinois, you can create energy-saving opportunities in your home — even if it’s frigid outside.
There is no better time to make a change for the better than right now! Natural remedies may be all the rage, but it’s tough to find out which products really work and which are all hype. One product that several dieticians and researchers have been discussing is diatomaceous earth. Diatomaceous earth has been a proven natural pesticide, water purifier, and deodorizer. Plus, other benefits such as healthier hair, skin, nails, and improved digestive health have been found as well. Follow along to find out what diatomaceous earth is, how it works, and why the world is raving about it.
There are more benefits to beekeeping than just free honey. If everyone that thought about being a beekeeper knew all of the amazing perks, we would have no problem saving the honeybees.The first step to being a beekeeper is learning more about bees, right? So, today, I’ll fill you in on all of the joys of beekeeping, like beeswax, luscious gardens, and more. We’ll also cover some things to consider before becoming a beekeeper. After that, it is up to you to make the decision to get your beekeeping kit, suit, and tools in preparation for your new honeybee colony.
Sitting in front of a warm fire on a cold night can be intoxicating. But on the homestead, a fire carries much more importance. In many cases, the sole source of heat can come from the wood stove or boiler. Not all firewood is created equal. There are many factors that determine if firewood is good or bad. Species, health, and moisture content are the biggest factors. Today, we will cover what makes for good firewood, and what questions to ask if you should ever need to purchase firewood from someone else.