We are a VERY small business that is in no way expecting ourselves to mass produce anything. We don’t typically take orders because we strive to see inspirations as they arise, and NOT when they are forced. Artists; by passion and trade. We create and when it Blesses you, we know we are doing life right.
The array of benefits from products deriving from honey bees, is astounding. Honey, for instance, has been used for more than 8,000 years so it’s really no wonder we crave it for both our kitchen and our self-care needs, still today. That same goodness and purity of all of our Hive Products are credited to our beautiful free-range honeybees and the hard work that they put into the ingredients that we carefully harvest to use in all of our products.
HONEY: Our honey is harvested straight from the hive, lightly filtered and then bottled. Because it is considered a raw commodity, it will sometimes contain bits of pollen, wax and even other natural matter that will not harm the honey. It also contains antibiotic, antibacterial and anti-fungal properties. Raw honey is full of vitamins, minerals, and is rich in antioxidants. Loaded with healthy plant compounds, it has been scientifically linked to amazing health benefits, such as helping to combat seasonal allergies and speeding the healing process of certain skin conditions. It is also known for its effectiveness at building immunity. Overall, honey is great for anyone striving for a healthier lifestyle. Did we mention that it taste great, too? For available sizes, please link to our HONEY page.
FYI: Honey making begins when the honeybees gather nectar from flowers and then mixed with their own special enzymes. They carry it back to the hive to be placed drop by drop into cells within the honey comb where water content from the nectar will be evaporated until there is less than 18% water before they will cover the cells with a protective layer of beeswax. Once it is “capped” with the beeswax it will be stored until they need it or until a beekeeper harvests it. Good management practices is when a beekeeper knows to leave enough honey on their hives to sustain the honeybees throughout the winter.
Varietal honey can be different from location to location as it originates from whichever floral source that the bees will collect the nectar from. Some may be light in color or dark in color and ranges in between. It is believed that the darker the color of honey, the stronger the flavor. Our own local floral sources include, but are not limited to; a large variety of mid-western native botanicals, perennial and annual flowers, as well as fruit, nut trees and flowering shrubs.
FYI: One worker honeybee can only produce about 1/10 of a teaspoon of honey in her lifetime. Her lifetime is ONLY approximately 3 or so months. In order to produce just one pound of honey, honeybees need to visit 2 million flowers!
If you are interested in planting for pollinators or want to see if your gardens include some of the much needed food sources for the honeybees and other important pollinators, here is our Nectar & Pollen page.
Not all of our products are available at any given time. Again, we are a VERY small business and we do what we can.
Check Out Our Candles Page … Pure Beeswax have such a beautiful glow and wonderful scent!
Check Out Our BeezWraps … A great way to cover foods without plastic!
Check Out Our Skincare Hive Products … An All-Natural Skin Care Option
More products may be added as time allows. Thanks
All of our products are hand-made with the generous help from our honey bees! This means that there will likely be color, shape, and even size variances from item to item. We will never mass produce anything. We do however, believe that products can still be made holistically and without the use of harsh chemicals or other toxins that are so bad for our bodies.