New Store Alert: Beaches Native Sun

Bee Friends Farm Admin

The sun will rise again on February 12th! Beloved grocer Native Sun is back in all its local glory. The re-established location in Jacksonville Beach will officially open next week! 

We'll be on the shelves with many familiar faces like Olive My Pickle, Hive Alive Honey Brews, Trader Hills Farm and more. You will find a variety of our local, raw Florida honey like our Jacksonville Wildflower, Black Mangrove, Orange Blossom, Saw Palmetto, Tupelo, and Gallberry. The Wildflower is perfect for Allergy season but if you are looking for something a little different try the Black Mangrove in BBQ sauces, coffee and more. 


 

Native Sun will also be carrying some specialty items like our Wildflower Cut Comb and Creamed Honey infusions like Mexican Vanilla and Cinnamon. 

We can't wait to shop at Native Sun again, hope to see you in the aisles! 

 

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How can I do my part to help save the bees?

Bee Friends Farm Admin

If you've ever asked yourself, "What can I do to save the bees?" you aren't the only one! One of the most commonly questions we are asked is “How can I help the bees?” What is truly amazing is that the two basic answers to these questions lies within supporting and beautifying our community...

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January 2020: Whim Jalapeno

Bee Friends Farm Admin

January has seen some exciting projects come to fruition, and it's only the first two weeks!

Our hands-on Beekeeping Experiences started this weekend and we're celebrating with a little something to sip on! Our newest partners, Burlock and Barrel, have just debuted their newest spirit, Whim Jalapeno. It's one of their small, batch handcrafted (just the way we like it) whiskeys, with a swirl of our very own house-made jalapeno honey. 

The founders and distillers of Burlock and Barrel are some fantastic folks. They opened just before the holidays and the distillery is open for tastings and bottle purchases. Swing by and tell them we said hello! 

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Beekeeping Experience with Bee Friends Farm

Bee Friends Farm Admin
If you'd like to learn more about our local honey bee population, and spend some time in our beehives, we've got just the ticket. We will be offering, hands-on beekeeping experiences right here in Jacksonville...

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10 Things You Didn't Know About Bee Friends Farm

Bee Friends Farm Admin
From hive to jar, we are your neighborhood beekeepers and we want to introduce ourselves with a few facts about Bee Friends Farm...

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New Store Alert: Proctor ACE Hardware

Bee Friends Farm Admin
Working with fellow local businesses gives us a lot of joy - even more so when it means you have more access to the honey you crave. Find a jar of local honey near you at these three locations today:

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5 Things We've Learned About Rosh Hashanah & Honey

Brentley Stead

For the past few years we've had the pleasure of visiting several synagogues here in Jacksonville to celebrate the New Year with them and share some honey bee knowledge. We've learned a lot about honey and this Jewish holiday. So much that we want to share it with you...

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Prepping your Backyard Hives for a Hurricane

Bee Friends Farm Admin
Some simple tips and tricks are all you need when trying to make your backyard hives as safe as possible during a storm and hurricane season....

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Bee Friends Farm has CBD infused honey?

Bee Friends Farm Admin
Unless you've been living under a rock, you've been hearing a lot about the CBD craze. But what exactly is CBD and what's it supposed to do? And how did a little Jacksonville honey company get involved?  

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Bee Water Fountain

Bee Friends Farm Admin
Here in Florida, it's about to get hot. Very hot. While you could use a cool glass of sweet tea, our bees could use some water to get through the day...

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Planting for Pollinators

Bee Friends Farm Admin

Pollinators make the world go 'round and we're glad to be able to do our part in keeping our honey bee population stable - honey bees aren't the only pollinators though! When it comes to choosing native plants there are a couple of different organizations and resources that can help with choosing local varieties...

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Did You Hear? If Bugs Die, We Die Too

Bee Friends Farm Admin

If you shudder at the thought of creepy crawlies pause before you consider crushing the tiny creature. Recent studies have shown that despite how annoying we find insects, they might be a necessary part of keeping us alive. 

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