The recent warm weather has had spring arrive with a boom of flowering resources almost overnight. What we get to observe when that happens is the mad rush by the bees to gather pollen and return to the hive. This makes the beekeepers heart sing. The bees are collecting pollen — their primary protein source. This signals brood rearing, (baby bees) colony expansion, and seasonal growth. A strong pollen flow means a thriving hive and a healthy ecosystem. Pollinators support fru

March 30th is World Apitherapy Day ...but what in the world is Apitherapy? Apitherapy is the medicinal use of products derived from honeybees. It is considered an alternative or complementary medicine and includes using honey, pollen, bee bread, royal jelly, propolis, melittin (bee venom), hive air and even the practice of beekeeping itself. Though it may feel like a modern wellness trend, its roots stretch back thousands of years, across cultures and continents. “Before I ev

The Secret to an Unforgettable Easter Ham? Start with Real Honey There’s something timeless about gathering around the table for Easter—slow mornings, shared meals, and recipes that feel like tradition in the making. And if there’s one dish that tends to take center stage… it’s the ham. But here’s the thing: what makes a good ham great isn’t complicated—it’s intentional ingredients. And nothing transforms flavor quite like real, raw honey. At Three Bees, our honey is harves

Hard to believe March is upon us already. Not to sound ungrateful, mind you, because spring is my absolute favorite season. This happens every year however. Markets close, hives get wrapped up, and it feels like it will be forever until spring. So we shift our focus. Winter becomes a season of its own rhythm. We move into the winter holidays, wax crafting, cleanup, and equipment repair. That carries us through November and December. Then we head to conferences for learning an

In this season of gratitude one day of giving never feels like enough. So at Three Bees we start our giving campaign on Thanksgiving and it runs through giving Tuesday. Every year we support the United Relief Foundation because we are certain our donation makes an actual impact in the lives of Veterans locally. For every purchase $50.00 or more before tax we will donate a jar of honey through the United Relief Foundation. We will also be collecting winter jackets through Chri

If you are like me before I became a beekeeper I had no idea some of the incredible facts about honey. First of all, honey never spoils, so even if it crystalizes it's still good. Also, it is a natural preservative, so it does not need to be put in the refrigerator. In fact the average temperature in the beehive is 95-98 degrees so while most of us don't keep our homes quite that warm it is best to store your honey in the warmest spot possible, free of drafts. However even in

"As a beekeeper," Konni says "getting stung by bees isn’t much fun," "no surprise," she says "that many people are terrified of being stung." However Konni gets stung all the time and while that isn’t enjoyable and she doesn’t like having to pull stingers out of her skin, she thanks the bees for the medicine they provide with every bee sting. Konni has learned that despite the pain that comes with getting stung, what people don’t know is that a bee sting can actually help imp

I have always believed good things come in three's which is why after 3 years in Marengo with our store front is seemed appropriate to finally join the Marengo-Union Chamber. We were excited to make it official with a ribbon cutting. We had some yummy treats and honey from our harvest in Marengo along with some fun prizes and giveaways. Our raffle entries ran 2 weeks from the ribbon cutting through the Vintage Shop Hop weekend. Thanks everyone who came out to celebrate and sh

This year we participated in the Settler's Day Parade in Marengo. Here are the pictures from construction to completion. While the theme was Mardi Gras we wanted to promote our pollinators. We handed out seeds from our garden and some honey and product samples. Our message was from bloom to hive bees help keep us alive. Our focus now and going forward into 2026 remains education around our precious pollinators and their impact on the world at large. So why did Santa make an a

There is honey, and then there is raw honey.” Konni’s raw honey comes straight from the hive — no heat, no filtering, and never any additives. Every spoonful is filled with real enzymes, pollen, and natural goodness that boosts health, aids sleep, strengthens bones, and soothes sore throats. Unlike store-bought honey, it never expires and retains all its healing power. Pure, powerful, and delicious — discover the difference with Three Bees Honey.

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