Camano Island Honey

10/02/2024

I'll be speaking today at the New Mexico Beekeepers Assn. It's their annual conference and thankfully virtual through zoom!! Lots to talk about - very excited to get back in the game!!! 😎🐝🐝🐝

04/07/2023

Well, it's been a heck of a spring here in east Tennessee!!! Wound up expanding back up to 40 or so and have been consolidating to eliminate the weak and struggling colonies in the groups. That said, the small hive beetles are starting to show up and the ants give me fits occasionally.

But all in all, a lot less work, and once I have my own property again, it'll be a great relief to be able to just walk out and work them in smaller groups as needed instead of a whole yard at a time due to drive times.....looking forward to diversifying my operation and adding other agricultural elements to the mix (yep, been toying with getting back into horses again - somebody should talk me out of that one!!! lmao!!).

I've left all the honey on them to feed them through the upcoming dearth here, just because I don't have time for the extra effort of driving feed around. Most have at least 50-70 # of honey on them, so again, less work!!

God has blessed me more than I deserve and still gives me daily the support and good works to keep my hands busy and doing his will!! It's nice to be loved!! :)

08/05/2023

Spring has sprung.....with a vengence!!! lol!! Already doubled my numbers and not even trying. Good thing I decreased my numbers last season or my workload would be ji-normous right now!!! lmao!!!🤣😎🐝🐝🐝

08/01/2023

A real bee conference......amazing what the bee community looks like when it's engaged and enthusiastic!!!

Hive Life Conference 2023 - Sevierville, TN

😎🐝🐝🐝 (Photo credit - Bev Gore)❤️

19/12/2022

Was anyone else out working bees in the snow?? lmao!!🤣

17/12/2022

The end of one chapter and the beginning of another. It is with deep sadness, that I have to let go of my business child in order to move on to a better personal life. It's been an incredible journey and although it won't be here on Camano anymore, the few dedicated customers that I have I will truly miss!!

Thanks to those of you who were loyal to my bees and purchased product on order to support them, and ultimately, supporting our farm. These are very unusual times and farming is an art that is at risk, along with it our survival - every purchase we make now needs to be chosen with care and purpose to ensure our very fragile infrastructure of farming stays alive.

So all that said, I will be opening the store back up - not sure yet if it'll be under a different branding or just a name change after the relocation. But the girls are with me where ever I go, so the Camano Island Team bids you all a fond farewell for now!!!

Thank you everyone and Merry Christmas!!😎🐝🐝🐝🎄

22/08/2022

Well - it's that time again. Tons of lifting, sweating, and being sticky all at the same time!! lol!! Honey harvest is just about over and the honey processing has begun!! The yellow jackets seem to be out in force, so it's hard to even clean up outside without getting bit!!

09/06/2022

Camano Island Blackberry Honey and My Cup of Tea!!! What could be better on a rainy day like today?? Nothing...absolutely nothing!!! My fav is Jasmine tea, every morning, with honey and a blueberry cream cheese bagel!!! Warm inside and out!!

https://www.facebook.com/skagitcupoftea

http://camanoislandhoney.com/

Time to relax and soothe your soul with a cup of tea and Our Cavy Snuggle warm/ cold compress filled with oraganic lavender and rice.
We have some great items in our gift shop! Come check it out ❤️

03/06/2022

It's been a crazy bee season so far this spring with all the bad weather (raining now as I speak!! lol!!). I have to apologize to all my honey customers this last week - orders have been a bit delayed.....but the dam has finally burst today and massive amounts of honey are going out the door!!!
https://camanoislandhoney.com/store/

Thank you everyone for your patience and understanding - I appreciate you letting the bees come first!!

Order yours online!!

14/05/2022

A new bee video to enjoy for my honey friends!! :)

03/05/2022

So we’re just about to be through the “first” swarm season locally - how did you do??

28/02/2022

Time for some motivation and an interesting blog post!! I've been working on the internal content for the bee ed platform and started writing again - lots of blog posts to do but here's one you might enjoy on some of the interesting bee things you maybe didn't know!!

Enjoy!!

https://learn.theroadtobetterbeekeeping.com/blog/10-things-you-never-knew

In this blog, we'll discuss some of the more unique and interesting things that beekeepers run into in their quest to master the craft of beekeeping!!

13/02/2022

A great bee day in the baby colony yard!!! Everyone is doing really really well and there were only 2 small nuc casualties so far in this yard of over 70!!! Great news!!

08/02/2022

Hey all my bee loving friends!!! I'm speaking at the NWDBA via zoom tomorrow night at 7:00. Join us for a talk on current events in the hives and how to spring into spring!!! No fee for non-members so come and listen in and get your bee fix.....

https://www.nwdba.org/posted-events

Our mission is to promote interest in honey bees and beekeeping throughout the northwest district of western Washington, and, in particular, Snohomish County. Our Meetings are open to the public, free of charge.

13/01/2022

This just showed up on one of my National Honey Association connections.....just be careful - there's a lot of junk coming out of China right now!!

29/12/2021

Looking good so far, even though I didn't get my nucs stacked in time for this cold snap so they were 2 by 2, they still had plenty of stores and were big enough to keep it nice and toasty inside these double nucs. Can't wait to see them flying again!!! 🐝🐝🐝

26/12/2021

Peace on Earth - Good Will Towards Men

25/12/2021

From our Farm to Your Home.....may everyone have a Blessed and Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy Holidays!!!!

03/12/2021

It's Christmas time!!!! I cheated a little and started watching Christmas movies just before Thanksgiving, but considering the year, who could blame me, right?? So we're featuring all of our honey products and especially the gift bags with our blackberry honey and signature honey vanilla lip balms as stocking stuffers!! Soon some of our featured products will be at the Copper House Coffee and Gift Shop so look for them there!!!

https://camanoislandhoney.com/store/

27/11/2021

Since it's Small Business Saturday - I have a special request!!! I know how small businesses are struggling and many are making very hard decisions about closing their doors (with the inflation taking the luxury products off the purchasing table and I get it, gas is more important than a chai latte!!), we're all in that place right now!!. For the upcoming Christmas holiday if everyone could support a local business (pick one you want to buy from at least once a week for the next 4 weeks) and possibly get a business owner through the Christmas season without having to face the devastation and trauma of a business loss!!!

I would love it if everyone would go into the Copper House Coffee Shop this week and get a great coffee or buy some holiday stocking stuffer gifts!!! Jessica is an amazing, positive and uplifting person who deserves some business love!!! We would love it if you would tell her Camano Island Honey sent you - Merry Christmas!!

https://facebook.com/copperhouseinc/?

Coffee shop

25/11/2021

Well, to do the last 10 today or let it go!!! lol!!

09/11/2021

Hey!!! Here's a class that I've been invited to present at for the Sno-Isle library system tomorrow night at 6:30!!! FREE!!! See you there!!

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31/10/2021

I can't even begin to express my heartfelt thanks and appreciation for all the angels in my life this year that have held me up, pushed me to keep walking, and cried with me when there was nothing else I could do......the year has been hard on so many levels.

As my "bee season" winds down and I find I have time to reflect and integrate my personal life back into the reality of my life, I know I've neglected sooooo many and so much to keep the doors open - farming is a relentless master, business is a cruel one at times.

My livestock is fed, healthy, and productive, and pretty much ready for the long winter's nap - and for that, I'm eternally grateful. God loves the bees!!! As do I. So time to give thanks.

If you would support these local businesses who have supported me this season, I would be grateful and it would allow me feel like I've returned a small portion of what they've given me in hugs, smiles and pep talks!! ....oh, yeah, and sanity!!! lol!!

Flowers were from Donna who has supplied me FREE flowers all season for farmer's market at https://www.facebook.com/SaveTheDayFloralDesign

Thanks to Jim for opening a door for a new opportunity at
https://www.facebook.com/PureSmokeNW

Bridget as always, my rock!!
https://www.facebook.com/thestevenshomestead

Debe my contacts queen for new opportunities and ideas
https://www.facebook.com/abitoftaste

Spread the love!!!

30/10/2021

It's the Arlington Halloween Market!!! We'll be there and we have a few surprise fall products that we'll be featuring for this special farmer's market. We'll also be bringing back the holiday lip balm flavors - Caramel Apple, Peppermint Patty, and Holiday Spice!!!! Don't forget there's a ton of activities for all ages and as usual we'll have our free honey sticks on hand!!! Come down to Legion Park from 10-2 tomorrow!!!

24/10/2021

YES!!! Camano Island Honey is now in the NEW location of My Cup of Tea restaurant in Burlington!!!!! It's a great partnership tea and honey and when you have the best of both, well it's not just lunch, it's a sojourn into peace, contentment and tranquility!!! You all know what I'm talking about - tea time is the best, but only if you do it with great quality ingredients!!

Our products are in the gift shop or if you don't know yet - Jenni has relaunched her tea subscription boxes - with our honey in them!!!!! So go spend some quality time with family or friends, or subscribe to get a "tea experience" in your own home with a box of stress reducing tea and honey!!!!

https://www.facebook.com/OldeTowneGrainery/

Enjoy freshly made salads, soups, quiche, scones, tea sandwiches, and our specialty-afternoon tea!

01/10/2021

FB tells me my reach has diminished because I don't do enough funny memes - now I'm laughing!! lol!! The new algorithm is killing post reach for everyone. So if you can share this post please do!!! It'll help get my small business the exposure it needs!!!

01/10/2021

OBTW!! We'll have the bees with us again this week since the weather will be cool and cloudy!! Look for them at our booth in the observation hive!!!

Well, where did the summer go, eh?? It's the last summer farmer's market event in Arlington tomorrow and although it's always sad to see my farmer vendor friends for the last time each season, it's been a crazy busy year with the bees and I'm looking forward to getting my Saturdays back to get them ready for winter!!!

As always, from 10-2pm at Legion Park!!!!

We'll also be doing the October, November and December feature markets, so getting end of season farm goods is still possible, keep an eye here at Camano Island Honey for event announcements!!!

24/09/2021

Yep yep, it's that time of year!!! The Harvest Festival is on this weekend at the Legion Park!! Always good music, lots of kid activities and this week Camano Island Honey is bringing an Observation Hive to show you what a real bee hive looks like.

Come see us, visit the bees and buy tons of great produce and farm products!!!

18/09/2021

Funny how time flies, eh? Already a year since Kristoferson Farmstand put us on the shelf!! We're always there for you and they also carry our "local beeswax" Lavender and Anise lip balms!!! It's a great partnership, they love lavender just as much as we do!!!

We're very excited to announce that you can now get Camano Island Honey at the brand new Kristoferson Farmstand!!! Thank you to the team at the Kristoferson Farm and NW Zipline Tours for supporting local farmers and producers at their venue!!

Now go get some honey!!! Right across the street from the IGA!!

https://www.facebook.com/KristofersonFarm/