FAQ

Where do your bees live?

We keep our bees here in East Texas year round. They are out foraging on local trees and flowers from Jacksonville, Reklaw, New Summerfield, Concord, Price, Rusk and everywhere between.

Can I visit your farm?

Unfortunately our family farm is closed to the public, with the very strict exception of nuc pick-up days. If you live in East Texas, you can pick-up our honey at one of many locations, or purchase online.

When can I buy your bees?

We start taking orders for bees in October, for the following spring. For example, if you need bees for 2025, you will need to pre-order with us in October of 2024. We offer our bees until we sell out, which usually happens around March. Bee pick-ups happen around April, depending on the year. Our website is always accurate regarding what we don’t/have in stock.

Is your honey raw and unfiltered?

You bet! Our honey contains all of the wonderful nutrients, enzymes, and amino acids. Learn more about the benefits of honey here.

Do you offer bee removal services?

We do not but we are happy to recommend some excellent local beekeepers who provide this service!


My honey is crystallized. Has it gone bad?

Crystallization is a natural process for honey. Cooler temperatures increase the rate at which honey will crystalize. It’s easy to bring it to a liquid again, just set your honey in a bowl of warm water and it will liquefy. Be sure not to make the water too hot, as raising the temperature of the honey above 120 degrees will begin to remove some of the good enzymes! Learn more about honey at www.realtexashoney.com; we are proud to be accepted as part of this program!


Can I give my children honey?

You can give honey to anyone over the age of 1 year old.  Do not give honey to infants under the age of 1.


What flowers should I plant for the bees?

There are many pollinator friendly options! Bee sure to check with your local master gardener program for what grows best in your zone, but we recommend cosmos, sunflowers, salvia, Echinacea (coneflower), rosemary, bee balm, lavender, and goldenrod as a good start. 


How do I start keeping bees?

First, learn about beekeeping! Join your local bee club. Also, there are some wonderful books out there. We always recommend Beekeeping for Dummies to start because it really does a great job at covering the basics. Once you feel you’ve got the basics down, order a nuc and dive right in. It’s really a fun, rewarding hobby.


Where is a bee club/class in East Texas?

There are quite a few, so hopefully you’re able to find one close to your home!

 
 
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