On Bees and Honey

Swarm of honeybees in a birch tree.

Why do honeybees swarm in spring?

Bees swarm in spring because the colony is too big for the hive, but before they leave, they need to take care of an important matter. Find out more!

Why do honeybees swarm in spring?

Bees swarm in spring because the colony is too big for the hive, but before they leave, they need to take care of an important matter. Find out more!

Bees collecting water in glass birdbath.

Did you know you can make a bee bath without br...

Learn how to put together a water source for bees and enjoy your backyard as well. Tell the bees where to go and avoid breeding pesky mosquitoes!

Did you know you can make a bee bath without br...

Learn how to put together a water source for bees and enjoy your backyard as well. Tell the bees where to go and avoid breeding pesky mosquitoes!

Honeybee on Flower

Want the bees to love you all year long? Plant ...

How to plant a bee-friendly garden that feeds bees all season long. If you want to know what bees like, this is a good place to start. Here's a list...

Want the bees to love you all year long? Plant ...

How to plant a bee-friendly garden that feeds bees all season long. If you want to know what bees like, this is a good place to start. Here's a list...

Theremal image of live honeybee hive at South Mountain Bees.

How do we care for bees in winter?

Hi! I am Adriana, the beekeeper from South Mountain Bees. How's the winter treating you? It's cold here. More so than usual. It’s been pretty much consistent freezing temperatures for...

How do we care for bees in winter?

Hi! I am Adriana, the beekeeper from South Mountain Bees. How's the winter treating you? It's cold here. More so than usual. It’s been pretty much consistent freezing temperatures for...

Winning entries of the beeswax lip balm in charming vintage metal tins.

Drum Roll!

The results are in after a nail-biting wait. The lip balm won first prize. We are proud to continue to offer a top quality lip balm as confirmed by the...

Drum Roll!

The results are in after a nail-biting wait. The lip balm won first prize. We are proud to continue to offer a top quality lip balm as confirmed by the...

Getting Ready For The Honey Show 2021

Getting Ready For The Honey Show 2021

Hi, This is Adriana, the beekeeper from South Mountain Bees. Preparing entries for the New Jersey Honey Show is one of my favorite parts of beekeeping. While I am a...

Getting Ready For The Honey Show 2021

Hi, This is Adriana, the beekeeper from South Mountain Bees. Preparing entries for the New Jersey Honey Show is one of my favorite parts of beekeeping. While I am a...