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  • Swarm Season

    April and May are prime swarm season for the honey bee. When the queen decides her hive is outgrowing its home she will take half of her colony and move out looking for a new space. The bees left behind will create a new queen to keep their half of the colony going. If you…

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  • The results are in. We have 2 second place raw honey winners in the 2026 NJ honey competition. With hundreds of entires its an honor to get the silver metal twice! Our overall score was 97 out of 100. Points off for what you say??? A smudge found of the glass jar. Even though we…

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  • Nucs for sale

    Strong, gentle NJ raised bees for sale. Nucs will be available sometime in May pending weather. $200 Please contact John at 201-832-2630 with any questions. Limited quantity available.

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  • Photos of our apiary off of Jacksonville Road.

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  • Better than Starbucks

    Why spend $30 on this empty glass cup when you can have this glass bear filled with delicious raw honey. Your are also helping maintain our hives with your purchase. Order yours now for easy porch pick up in Pequannock,NJ. Limited quantity available.

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  • Host a Hive

    Please visit our web page to see full details of Host a Hive. Coming spring 2026. Limited participants being taken so reserve your spot now.

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  • Holiday Gifts

    The holidays are approaching quickly! It’s time to place your gift orders. Don’t forget about your mailman, teacher , neighbor, stylist, nail salon, caretakers……As always free holiday wrapping! Email or text me. You can also order through the contact page on this website. Here are some examples: 1 pound honey jar $12 8 oz honey…

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  • Beautiful Asters

    As the weather cools the bees are still looking for food to strengthen their honey reserves to overwinter. We leave between 60 and 80 pounds of honey in each hive so our bees can live well during the winter months. These beautiful asters are blooming now to help them along. How many honey bees can…

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