the Bees
– Royal Beekeeper to Charles II
Honey
Improve each shining hour,
And gather honey all the day
From every opening flower!
Isaac Watts
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The Secret Life of Honey Bees
A honeybee hive is A Matriarchy or run by the female of the species. The female members do pretty much everything to keep the hive operational, safe, and running smoothly. The males are only used for breeding and are all expelled from the hive in the fall. They expell the dromes (males) to Conserve winter food stores for the ladies!
Pure Honey
Pure Raw Wildflower Honey from right here in Maine!
100% Nature
Never any man-made chemical treatments of our hives. All natural all the time!
18+
Years of Experience
Starting the Hive
There are lots of things to consider when starting a honeybee hive in New England.
Harvesting Honey
It’s finally time to harvest your liquid gold! Best practices get best results.
Featured Collection
A Bee's Tale
A Day in the Life of a Beehive
You've heard the phrase "Busy as Bees," see where it came from by exploring the life of a hive.
Bee Feed and Feeders
In the spring and fall, and select other times, it is crucial to feed your bees and know what to feed.
Honey's Water Content
Know how to test your honey for its water content. Here we describe how and what it should be.
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