March Update from the Beekeepers
Hey Bee Boxers, Some of you may know this and some of you may not, but our Sacramento-based storefront is owned and operated by a family of Fourth Generation Beekeepers. The Becker family of beekeepers own and operate over 6,000 beehives in the Sacramento Valley, in addition to our beehives on the island of Kauai, HI. Maintaining 6,000+ beehives is a full time, 6 - 7 days a week, job. The Local Wildflower Honey that we sell in store comes exclusively from our beekeeper's hive
Can I start a Backyard Beehive in Sacramento?
Hello Bee Boxers, We get a lot of questions about Backyard Beekeeping, and we've compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions! Each week we will be posting a new blog answering your questions, and we hope this helps other backyard beekeepers gain experience too! You never know who else might have the same question as you! Our question today: Can I start a Backyard Beehive in Sacramento? First of all, Sacramento is an excellent location to start a beehive. The weathe
How to Use Fresh Bee Pollen for Allergy Relief
Hello Bee Boxers, Let's talk about Sacramento's favorite topic: Sacramento Allergy Season! Okay, truth be told, every person in Sacramento is dreading this spring - and for the rare few that don't get seasonal allergies, we are all jealous of you! The pollens that are floating throughout the air can travel from miles away, causing itchy eyes, headaches, and congestion. Luckily for us, honeybees love pollen, and gather it naturally when foraging for nectar in Sacramento's flor
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