News 2015

Rules Have Changed for California Farmers Markets

For years we have sold our wonderful beeswax soaps, lip balm and lotion bars and beautiful solid beeswax candles at farmers markets. Something has changed and we are now not...

Beekeeping Class 101: Part 2 – What You Need to...

In our first Beekeeping Class 101 session we talked about the location for your hive, what the bees will need, and suggestions for informative reading for beginning beekeepers. We also went...

Bill's Bees Returns to the Northridge Farmers' ...

Opens on Wednesday, March 11 to October 28, 2015  5-9pm Bill’s Bees is on hand for the opening of the Northridge Farmers Market  & Family Festival 2015 season.  "We're so happy to...

Commercial Bees, the Unsung Heros of the Nut Bu...

By Tracey Samuelson, Featured on Marketplace, March 2, 2015 (Click here for Radio Interview) 17:15 Bill Lewis is waiting for the sun to set, the time of day when his bees...

Beekeeping Class 101 - Part 1

How exciting! 119 newbees (Yikes!) showed up for our first class of the 2015 season! What a gorgeous day to be up on the mountain at Bill’s Bees Bee Farm....

2015 Almond Conference, American Beekeeping Fed...

In January, the 2015 North American Beekeeping Conference and Trade Show was held at The Disneyland Resort. Bill Lewis and Clyde Steese were on hand at the California State Beekeepers Association...