Is Bee Pollen Good For You? A Beekeeper-Reviewed Answer

Yes, eating bee pollen is a great source of vitamins, amino acids and other nutrients that support a healthy lifestyle. Keep reading to learn more! Why Should I Take Bee Pollen? Many health-conscious individuals know sadly little about bee pollen nutritional information. As a supplement, it simply doesn’t get as much publicity as other popular … Read more

Bee Pollen and Bee Propolis

A MEDICALLY RENOWNED HEALTH CONTRIBUTOR Did you know that bee pollen propolis is used as a traditional medicine? Its effects on the human body have proven to be very beneficial and health experts around the world are recommending that it is used as a supplement by people looking to acquire more nutrition. Vitamins, minerals, enzymes, … Read more

Uses of Propolis Tinctures

Propolis is a resin-like material from the buds of poplar and cone-bearing trees. Propolis is rarely available in its pure form. It is usually obtained from beehives and contains bee products. Propolis has a long history of medicinal use, dating back to 350 B.C., the time of Aristotle. Greeks have used propolis for abscesses; Assyrians have used … Read more

Best Raw Florida Holly Honey | Uses | Benefits | Nutrition | Taste | Color

What are the benefits of raw Florida holly honey? What makes it different from all the other varieties of honey? Where should I shop for the best bottle of gallberry honey on the market? How does holly honey taste? What is Holly Honey? Raw Florida holly honey is a bold variety of honey. It is … Read more

Raw Wildflower Honey’s Most Surprising Benefits (Beekeeper Approved)

Some of the benefits of Raw Wildflower Honey may shock you! In this article, I will tell you about how it is much more than just another natural sweetener. What Is Wildflower Honey? Wildflower honey is a light and slightly fruity flavored honey. Bees make it out of pollen from a wild variety of flowers. … Read more

Everything You Should Know About Bee Propolis (I Started Taking It Daily)

Bee propolis? Although I’ve used it, I found myself wondering what is bee propolis? Paul Allison usually talks about taking it like a supplement. But what is it? I spent about 20 hours researching the topic. Here is what I learned. What Is Bee Propolis? As you probably know, in the process of making honey, … Read more

Are Bees Going Extinct?

There are several factors that affect a hive of honey bees.  The most problematic issue is the use of pesticides.  Some farmers spray their crops with neonicotinoids, made from the most toxic substance nicotine. This pesticide is toxic to all insects (e.g., honey bees, wasps, hornets, butterflies, etc.) that pollinate crops.  There are many other pesticides that … Read more

Are Beehives Dangerous?

A beehive is a home for honey bees.  One healthy, strong hive can have up to 60,000 honey bees living in it.  Honey bees will protect their hive if animals or other insects try and attack the hive.   May predators love the taste of honey, (e.g., racoons, skunks, bears, etc.).  When the predators attack a … Read more

Introduction To Propolis

Maybe you’re wondering what propolis is. This Introduction To Propolis will help you understand a bit more about this sticky substance and how it can improve your life. Antimicrobial capacity The development and growth of all these microorganisms studied were seen to be inhibited in the presence of different concentrations of propolis. The minimum inhibitory … Read more

How Do Bees Communicate?

Bees can communicate in multiple ways. However, one of the ways they communicate is through trophallaxis, or the mutual exchange of regurgitated liquids. Trophallaxis Trophallaxis allows for the sharing of a mass of chemical substances that contribute to communication within the colony. The bees communicate what type so flowers they are gathering nectar from during … Read more

What Are The Benefits of Propolis?

Various products derived from the beehive have been studied and propolis has proved to be a product having beneficial results for human health. Propolis (Pro-before, Polis-city = defense of the city), is the resinous substance that bees gather from the leaf buds of trees and certain vegetables. The bee gathers this and transforms it in … Read more

Everything You Want To Know About Honey And Honeybees in 2020 (But Were Too Afraid To Ask)

Honey is delicious but what if you have questions before you order honey? We have you covered with Paul’s answers to commonly asked question about honeybees and local, raw Central Florida honey. If honey crystallizes, becomes solid, is it safe to eat? Almost all honey will crystallize as it ages, but is still safe to … Read more

What Can I Do With Honey? (41 Best Honey Uses!)

Do you have honey in your pantry but you’re not sure what to do with it? You may be wondering what are the best uses for honey? Here are several different uses for that incredible sweet goodness. As always, check out our store for the best raw honey! More than 40 Incredible Uses for Honey … Read more

How Do Bees Find Nectar and Get It into The Hive?

Bees collect pollen and nectar in order to eat and make honey. Nectar is a sweet liquid provided by flowers and is typically in the inside of the flower.  It is the reward the plant provides for the pollinators as a thanks for cross-pollinating them.  Bees find this sweet reward by sight and scent.  The forager … Read more

Valentines Day 2020 Honey Sale!

Valentines Day is This Friday! Have you thought about spoiling your special someone with some honey for Valentines Day? Of course, flowers and chocolate are classics but adding honey will make your day extra sweet. This week only, use code: vday15 for 15% off of your order! …the coupon code expires soon! So make sure … Read more

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