News 2016

Hand Crafted Beeswax Ornaments by Bill's Bees are made at Bill's Bees Bee Farm using 100% Pure Beeswax. We only use beeswax from Bill's Bees honey bees so we know it's natural, 100% pure beeswax - Just the way our bees made it! The art of crafting and molding beeswax into ornaments is a centuries old German tradition. Bill’s Bees is pleased to continue this treasured tradition and offers you a beautiful selection of 100% pure beeswax ornaments.   Magical on Christmas trees, our beautiful beeswax ornaments can be enjoyed year round hanging in front of a window or on lampshades. They are a wonderful gift to...

Pure natural honey is, by definition, a non-GMO food.  It’s that simple. By: Michelle Poulk This message is supported by the American Beekeeping Federation, American Honey Producers Association, National Honey Packer & Dealers Association, Sioux Honey Association and the Western States Packers & Dealers Association.  As a collective group, these organizations represent approximately 95% of the entire United States Honey Industry. Today’s consumers rely on many sources for information on their diet and food choices. Perhaps the most frequently consulted, but least reliable, source is the internet – where everyone can be an ‘expert’ on their chosen subject.  Gluten-free, raw, local,...

California's severe drought has caused devastating fire conditions throughout the state; destroying homes, wildlife, and honey bees. On Friday evening (July 22nd) we were able to rescue our bees just in time. We moved two of our apiaries (140 hives) from above Dillon Divide. This is what it looked like when we moved out of the hills before the fire went through the canyon. It was hot as a furnace. By the time we had the bees loaded that fire was halfway down the hill. The wind was blowing and it was snowing white ash when we got the truck...

Happy 4th of July. Thank you to Historical Honeybee Articles - Beekeeping History for this fine, informative article and video on John Burns of Gettysburg (Veteran and Beekeeper). Enjoy! On July 1, 1863 - the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1, 1863, Beekeeper. John Burns, at 69 years of age took up his flintlock musket and powder horn and walked out to the scene of the fighting that morning. He was wounded, but would suvive to become a national celebrity. On November 19, 1863 -President Abraham Lincoln, gave one of the best-known speeches in American history. via: Historical Honeybee...

NEW HARVEST - Bill's Bees 100% Raw Avocado Honey! Now Available! From April to June we take some of our honey bees to help pollinate avocados in the avocado orchards of Ventura County, CA. The nectar from avocado blossoms makes a dark, rich buttery honey with a subtle taste of avocado. The unique taste can be used in a variety of ways: in your smoothies, delicious on toast, in cooking recipes which call for honey. It can be used as a substitute for sugar or molasses. Use Avocado Honey to create your own homemade facial masks, shampoos and conditioners. With its high levels of...