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WINTER STARVATION IS REAL AND PREVENTABLE. Normally I don’t get on my starvation soap box until we get into February or ...
01/10/2025

WINTER STARVATION IS REAL AND PREVENTABLE.

Normally I don’t get on my starvation soap box until we get into February or later, because colonies left without enough stores tend to be ok until we get into early spring in March and populations explode from early season pollen.

BUT THIS YEAR IS DIFFERENT HERE IN TEXAS.

A pathetic spring nectar flow across most of the state, coupled with a tough drought meant few stores to begin with. Then this extra warm weather we have been experiencing means more active colonies continuing to produce brood and larger stores consumption. I saw bees last weekend that had eaten through EVERY ounce of honey and all the sugar we had mountain camp fed the month prior.

Be extra diligent, yall. On our next warm spell of 3+ days, I recommend you check your lightest hives to make sure all is well. You don’t need to do a full inspection, just pop into your honey stores and assess. (If you’re experienced, you may be able to just lift the back of the hives to assess.) Don’t let your bees starve.

What are y’all seeing out there? Did you have a lot of light hives going into winter Done any checks? Share with me what youre seeing and where you are located!

Our next intro to beekeeping class is coming up soon and we have just FOUR spots left!  Gonna miss this one? We have a s...
01/08/2025

Our next intro to beekeeping class is coming up soon and we have just FOUR spots left! Gonna miss this one? We have a second class on April 12th. These two classes are timed perfectly to start your beekeeping journey this spring! Check it out at link in profile.

This fall,  contacted me about doing an interview on beekeeping. They also asked to send out a photographer, and when th...
01/06/2025

This fall, contacted me about doing an interview on beekeeping. They also asked to send out a photographer, and when the day came, Aidan had to go on a last minute trip out of town. The challenge? Not-so-baby Atlas.
Thinking fast, I asked if he’d be ok letting my littlest beek come along, given we didn’t really have many options 🙈🙈And what started as a tricky day became my favorite photo shoot yet.

If you received last months copy of Texas Coop Power Magazine you saw an awful lot of my hands and fingers, our colleague Michele leading a tour, and an absolutely stunning photo of Atlas doing his favorite part of the beekeeping job 🥰🥰

I’ve been the “star” of the show for a decade, and this photo shoot and resulting article feels like a real passing of the torch moment for both my team and the next gen. I’m not going anywhere, but I’ve never been happier to fade into the background 💕💕

We will be closed in the days between Christmas and New Year’s Eve to give our staff some much dedicated time off with t...
12/26/2024

We will be closed in the days between Christmas and New Year’s Eve to give our staff some much dedicated time off with their loved ones!

Honey is one of the foods you can find most anywhere. Swipe to learn the importance honey plays in gift giving  around t...
12/23/2024

Honey is one of the foods you can find most anywhere. Swipe to learn the importance honey plays in gift giving around the world!

🌟🌟 last minute gift idea!! 🌟🌟Hive tour season will be here before you know it! Spring hive tours are now UP on the websi...
12/23/2024

🌟🌟 last minute gift idea!! 🌟🌟Hive tour season will be here before you know it! Spring hive tours are now UP on the website. Book your day with us at the Honey Ranch! We also have gift certificates that allow the recipient to book their own day!

One more chance to get gifts for your loved ones l!! We are open today til 7pm and will be open tomorrow (Saturday) from...
12/20/2024

One more chance to get gifts for your loved ones l!! We are open today til 7pm and will be open tomorrow (Saturday) from 9-2pm! Honey, beeswax candles, books and so many other local goodies. Stop in and build your own gift box!

Still looking for a gift for a loved one? We have you covered. Swipe for ideas for a friend that loves food, the intelle...
12/16/2024

Still looking for a gift for a loved one? We have you covered. Swipe for ideas for a friend that loves food, the intellectually curious or wannabe beekeeper, or a bee lover!

We ship FAST and will even include a gift card- just write a short note in the comments section!!

Click link in profile and then this photo to shop!

We will be CLOSED this Saturday! But you can still stop by this Friday 2-7pm or come see us at the  Holiday H***y Tonk o...
12/13/2024

We will be CLOSED this Saturday! But you can still stop by this Friday 2-7pm or come see us at the Holiday H***y Tonk on Saturday from 12-5pm!

Last market of the year! Join us at  on Saturday for live music, two stepping lessons, delicious drinks, and lots of loc...
12/12/2024

Last market of the year! Join us at on Saturday for live music, two stepping lessons, delicious drinks, and lots of local vendors with beautiful handcrafted wares!

It’s a Ho**ey Tonk Christmas! Shop will be closed for this, but Rancho Moonrise is just a 5 minute drive away!

Come to our Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, bring a coat to donate  and go home with a FREE jar of chunk honey! (What’s chun...
12/03/2024

Come to our Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, bring a coat to donate and go home with a FREE jar of chunk honey! (What’s chunk honey? Comb + raw honey = magic!!)

One jar per person. Used coats are welcome but please make sure its gently used and still in great shape, and of course, clean! Thank you for helping to help those less fortunate this holiday season!

Excited to see you on Saturday for a bonfire. hot chocolate, kids choirs, and so much more!
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This Saturday! Join me at The Bee Supply-Round Rock  !
12/03/2024

This Saturday! Join me at The Bee Supply-Round Rock !

Come out and meet beekeeper and author Tara Chapman from Two Hives Honey - THIS Saturday! Get your signed copy of her new book- "For the Bees"!

I started this little business over 9 years ago, and y’all continue to show up for me, my team, and the bees year after ...
11/28/2024

I started this little business over 9 years ago, and y’all continue to show up for me, my team, and the bees year after year. Feeling so much gratitude to you, my rock star team, and the bees who do all the hard work.

Hope each of you get time to rest and spend with family and friends today. Thank you for being here.

Small Business Saturday is coming up, and gifting your love ones our honey is the BEST way to support us. It’s a win-win...
11/27/2024

Small Business Saturday is coming up, and gifting your love ones our honey is the BEST way to support us. It’s a win-win for everyone. ☺️

We’ve tried to make it easy, and have all sorts of giftable items up on our website, including our holiday infused honey gift set! We can ship anywhere in the United States, and if you drop some verbage in the comment section we will even include a handwritten greeting card too. Bada bing Bada Boom: gift giving done!

And if you’re local, stop by the Honey Ranch on Saturday to find even more giftable delights that can’t be found on our website.

Swipe to learn more about how the term “honeymoon” came to be! And join me at  on December 5th for a unique honey + wine...
11/26/2024

Swipe to learn more about how the term “honeymoon” came to be!

And join me at on December 5th for a unique honey + wine experience. Learn the story of our honeys and their wines as we travel from flower to jar and grape to bottle. Your ticket includes a pairing of 5 honeys and wines and snacks! Plus, you can choose to add on an optional cheese board from Antonelli’s cheese! Book at link in profile.

Let gift giving season commence! Did you know we can do beautiful custom gift boxes?  Whether you need 2 or 200, price p...
11/25/2024

Let gift giving season commence! Did you know we can do beautiful custom gift boxes? Whether you need 2 or 200, price points start as low as $15 and we can ship anywhere in the U.S. or do local delivery. Boxes can include honey, candles, honey dippers, beautiful spoons, and more. Whether its corporate gifts, teachers’ gifts, co-workers, or family, reach out with your price point and I am happy to find a number of options that you will love! If you order at least 5 holiday boxes, I’ll throw in a free Beeswax BeesWrap, a great alternative to saran wrap, for free in each of your boxes! ($8 value).

The team are all at a holiday market this weekend , so shop will be closed this Friday November 22 and Saturday November...
11/22/2024

The team are all at a holiday market this weekend , so shop will be closed this Friday November 22 and Saturday November 23! If you’re planning on hitting up A Christmas Affair holiday market this weekend, please stop by our kiosk! We’ve got all sorts of amazing things to meet your holiday gift giving needs!

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Manor, TX
78653

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Friday 2pm - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

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