Beginner Beekeeping is a five week Zoom class* (not a webinar) that takes absolute beginners from setting up a new hive, managing it throughout the season, getting ready for winter,...
2024 Sophomore/Sustainable Beekeeping Five Week Class
$145.00
Sophomore/Sustainable Beekeeping is a five week intermediate Zoom class* (not a webinar) intended for novice beekeepers with at least one season with a hive of their own. Expanding on the...
Oxalic acid is a very effective treatment against Varroa mites when used appropriately. Api-Bioxal is approved by the FDA for use in honeybee hives - most other forms of oxalic...
Apiguard is one of two soft treatments we recommend for fall treatment for Varroa Mites. The active ingredient is Thymol* (Oil of Thyme) and it does an excellent job of...
Made from essential oils, ApiLifeVar is a very effective treatment against Varroa mites when used appropriately. It's most effective in the fall when honey supers have been removed and daytime...
This book, by author Kim Flottum, is the text we use for our Beginner Beekeeping courses. It is the best book we've found for taking an absolute beginner through the...
A good bee brush is essential to any beekeeping kit. We don't use it during inspections (bristles make bees crabby) but we always use it when we're harvesting frames of...
The Bee Cozy Winter Hive Wraps have been tried and tested in the fields for over 25 years. The bees come out of winter much stronger, which makes them more...
These beautiful soaps have inspired fragrances that perk you up while getting you clean. The Lovely Locks Shampoo Bar will last a good long time, and there is no plastic...
This silky smooth, warm lotion has a soothing fragrance and leaves skin soft and oh so pampered. Light the candle just long enough to melt the lotion, then pour and...
Queen Bee Milk Bath: treat yourself like royalty with Bee Naturals Queen Bee Milk Bath. Our all natural, gentle ingredients will soften and sooth your skin, leaving you feeling pampered...
Baby Wash: Keep your wee ones squeaky clean with our gentle Baby Wash. Natural ingredients are the best, especially for young skin and we use only the purest ones for...
As a nurse, Barbara Chappuis began developing a skin creme to protect her own hands from the myriad of harmful substances in the hospital work environment. Her hands were cracked,...
Glow Body Butter is rich and yummy, with a subtle sheen. Apply it to dry skin, especially after a bath or shower. Contains jojoba oil, cocoa butter, shea butter, beeswax,...
Bee Naturals Blemish Lotion: made with natural ingredients to spot treat problem areas. Great for all skin types. (1 oz) Queen Bee Peeper Keeper Eye Balm: apply a small amount...
Let the neighbors know you are caring for your lawn and the insects that live on it by avoiding chemical fertilizers and pesticides. The design on the sign is an...
By Dr. Lawrence John Connor. "This book . . . provides not only the background information necessary to understand honey bee genetics and breeding, it also contains a wealth of...
A beautiful soap made with glycerin, olive oil, and honey. Glycerin and honey help your skin retain moisture, and the elegant design will dress up your sink. This soap may...
A field guide by Dr. Lawrence John Connor, with Robert Muir, this is a "book of thought-provoking, science-based discussion designed for individuals and beekeeping clubs who mentor new beekeepers. "Spend...
The current (fourth) edition of the definitive text by Diana Sammataro and Alphonse Avitable is newly updated with lots of information about Colony Collapse Disorder, Varroa mites, African honey bees,...
This is our favorite style of protective gear for backyard and sideline beekeepers. The fencing-style veil is zippered to the jacket and a velcro closure offers complete protection while allowing...
Beeline products are hypoallergenic and have marvelous healing and moisturizing properties thanks to the remarkable qualities of pure honey and beeswax. Beeline Skin Care packaging is simple yet elegant, appealing...
This wonderful alternative to plastic food wrap is made with organic cotton, beeswax, jojoba oil, and tree resin. With the warmth of your hands, mold the Bees Wrap to create...
A local beekeeper makes these soothing salves at Maine Street Bee up the road in Cumberland, Maine. Choose from the unscented salve; Lavender & Orange; or Rose, Grapefruit & Geranium...
These beautiful honey pots are decorated by hand with a variety of pressed flowers or leaves. They will last for years and offer a sublime and beautiful addition to any...
Your dog's paws need protection from winter's worst: snow melt, salt, and ice. This protective salve will keep her toes safe and give you peace of mind! Made in Cumberland...
These gorgeous, creamy tapers are a naturally soft golden hue and burn evenly. They will fit in any standard taper holder. Made of 100% beeswax, and sold in pairs.
Bring the essence and energy of the hive into your home with this handcrafted beeswax candle. A natural, renewable resource, beeswax is the purest and least processed of all candle...
Colorful cotton prayer flags to decorate home or garden. Original designs created by S. Portland artist Suzanne Drown Trout will add good energy to your life.
We recommend this remedy to anyone who keeps honeybees or is around them a lot. Unlike antihistamines and medicines that affect your body directly, homeopathic remedies encourage your body's defenses...
There is a wonderful moment in every beekeeper's life when they harvest more than one bucket of honey. This is the tool for that time. Used for bucket to bucket...
We love Bucko gloves. Supple goatskin gloves, cotton sleeves, and ventilated wrists for those hot days in the bee yard. Leave the dishwashing gloves in the kitchen - it's time...
Lots of fun for your little scientist. We actually keep one of these at hand around the store to catch and release the occasional honeybee that ventures in - just...
This page is under construction. If you are interested in 60# pails of honey, please call Meghan Gaven 207-773-9333 between 10:00 and 6:00 (Eastern Time) Tuesday through Saturday Honey currently...
These small, beautifully decorated bowls (4.25" X 2.25") blend beauty and practicality. Contrasting patterns on the inside and outside add variety and interest. Sold as a set of 6. Ceramic....
The perfect tool for backyard beekeepers with just a super or two of honey to extract Fits any standard 5 gallon bucket (a mesh bag is recommended - not included)...
This is the hive set-up we use and the one we recommend. 8 frame equipment is lighter, and nobody's back is getting any younger; the bees seem to do well...
The 8-frame is the hive set-up we use and the one we recommend. 8 frame equipment is lighter, and nobody's back is getting any younger; the bees seem to do...
From Forest Hill Woodworking in Pennsylvania - we think this is the nicest English Garden Hive Top on the market. Durable box joint construction and heavy gauge copper will make...
The first step toward a sustainable apiary is the creation of nucleus colonies. They can be used for management, increase, or as a backup against winter losses. These nucs are...
We will not harvest honey without a good uncapping fork. The Walter Kelley cold knife gets most of the cap, then we clean up the rest with this fork. There...
Your favorite puppy's paws need protection from winter's worst: snow melt, salt, and ice. This protective salve will keep her toes safe and give you peace of mind! Made in...
Made in Portland, Maine, these wonderful all-natural creations smell delightful and work magic on your skin. (Read more about Dr. Dandelion by clicking this link.) The Hand Balm is made...
Stuffy Nose and Cough: helps open stuffy noses and calm cranky coughs naturally, without medication. Rub a small amount onto chest as needed. Sleep and Rest for Little Ones: soothing...
Helps soothe sore muscles and aching joints with the extra power of camphor. A carefully selected blend of herbs works with warming cinnamon and just a bit of cooling menthol...
This is our favorite way to get the bees out of supers for honey harvest time without foul odors or toxic chemicals. Just spray it on a fume board (available...