
Raw Honey vs. Regular Honey: What’s the Difference?
Hey Bee Boxers, Ever wanted to know what differentiates raw honey from many of the honeys you find in the grocery store? Well we’re glad you asked! Raw honey is usually filtered through a strainer and then bottled where it’s ready to be consumed. Pasturized honey on the other hand, has a much longer production process it goes through before it gets to the consumer. In addition to simply filtering the honey, heat is often applied in order to give the honey a smoother texture
Planting Bottlebrush Shrubs for the Bees
Hey Bee Boxers, It’s springtime, and that means we’re starting to plan our spring gardens and we’re hoping you’ll add some bee friendly favorites to yours as well. One type of shrub that you might not have considered is the bottlebrush plant. These shrubs are native to Australia, but they are great performers around here in the Sacramento area due to our mild climate. The best thing about them (other than attracting lots of honey bees) is that they have a long blooming seas

Beeswax Candles: More beneficial than you may think!
Hello Bee Boxers, If you’re anything like us, then you’re a big fan of candles! Whether it be lighting one to relax after a long day or multiple ones to create ambiance, we know there’s just something about lighting a candle that takes a moment from being ordinary to special. That’s why when we want to bask in a relaxing moment be always make sure to light a beeswax candle. What makes a beeswax candle so special you may ask? Easy. They’re 100% natural and are less likely to r