The NYC Beekeeper

Beekeeping is rewarding and fascinating, but it can also be quite challenging, especially for those who are new to the craft. Fortunately, there a...

Our head beekeeper, Nick Hoefly, was recently included in a run down of "Expert Advice on How to Raise Insects at Home" on Porch.com. Here is his ...

Crystallized honey is a common occurrence in raw honey, but it doesn't mean you have to toss the jar out! In this comprehensive guide, we will ou...

We are so excited to finally announce some big news. Our lead beekeeper, Nick Hoefly, has taken on the role of Apiary Manager for The Bee Conser...

Who doesn't love honey? It's sweet, it's delicious, and it has so many health benefits. But what if I told you that there is a way to have your honey cake and eat it too? If you are one of the many people that have decided to cut back on sugar, or just want to try something new in the kitchen, honey is a great alternative to sugar and it can be used in all sorts of recipes. Not only will your dessert taste better than ever before, but you'll feel great knowing that you just did something good for yourself at the same time. Follow these 5 easy tips to make the switch to using honey instead of sugar in your next recipe.

Did you know it takes 2 million blooms to produce 1 pound of honey? Honey bees work incredibly hard to forage and collect every last drop. A life'...

Watch this video to learn how to install a package of honey bees.

Recently our head beekeeper, Nick Hoefly, was interviewed for a project called "Creatures of New York" by FIG. Written by Frances Thomas There’s n...

This is the recording of our Beekeeping Q&A from March 25th, 2021. For future Q&A Sessions, visit our Events Page. Do you have bee and/or...

Picnics. Parties. Camping. Enjoying the great outdoors and hanging out with friends is often filled with fun surprises. Most would agree that gett...

This is the recording of our Beekeeping Q&A from February 25th, 2021. For future Q&A Sessions, visit our Events Page. Do you have bee and...

A few weeks ago we finished up a special collaboration with our friends at Fifth Hammer Brewery. If you're not familiar with Fifth Hammer... they...