The Benefits of Backyard Beekeeping

Everyone knows that the bees have been in trouble lately. So why should you keep bees in your backyard? The professional farmers at Homefront explain why there are so many benefits to backyard beekeeping.

Why Beekeeping is Beneficial to your Vegetable Garden

Pollination

Your garden will thank you. Honeybees are a highly efficient pollinator that will travel over a 3-mile radius in search of blossoms. Your organic vegetable garden will show increased production and produce larger and more uniform fruits as a direct result of the honeybees’ tireless work. They are responsible for pollinating ⅓ of the crops that we eat, including almonds, apples, strawberries, and so much more!

Make An Impact

Starting beekeeping is not only beneficial to your vegetable garden, but to the species itself. Honeybees play a critical role in our ecosystem and food systems, but are facing more threats than ever. In 2019, 40% of honeybees did not survive the winter. By bringing bees to your property, you are helping to expand the honeybee population and improve their health. Your local ecosystem will benefit from the increased pollination and biodiversity.

Experience

A beehive brings an educational and rewarding experience to your backyard. You and your family have the opportunity to witness young bees taking their first orientation flights, house bees removing debris from the hive, and nurse bees tending to the young. You may even see the infamous ‘waggle dance’ that forager bees use to communicate the direction and distance to new food sources! Bee care is also an excellent way to bond with your family and learn new skills!

Honey

And last but not least, honey! And not just any old honey, but honey that was made from the flowers in your own backyard organic garden. Honey is essentially a floral fingerprint of your locale and you will be able to taste the difference in each season. This is hyper-local, small-batch, artisanal honey straight from your backyard!

While beekeeping is immensely rewarding, it comes with a steep learning curve for beginner beekeepers. Homefront Farmers offers full service beekeeping for clients who want to reap the benefits of keeping honey bees in their backyard while we take care of the installation, maintenance, and harvesting. We also offer education programs for those who want to be more hands-on with their bees and learn the beekeeping basics.

To learn more, contact us at info@homefrontfarmers.com.