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A Growing Business Bee Community
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From Hive to Jar: How We Extract Our Honey
From Hive to Jar: How We Extract Our Honey
Discover how Buzz & Bloom honey goes from hive to jar. Follow the process of from bringing the hives home from the heather moors to uncapping, extracting, straining and jarring... Read more...
Taking Our Bees to the Heather Moors
Taking Our Bees to the Heather Moors
Every August, we transport our bees to the North York heather moors. Discover how heather honey is produced and why it tastes so different from blossom honey. Read more...
Why Does Honey Crystallise? And Is It Still Safe to Eat?
Why Does Honey Crystallise? And Is It Still Safe to Eat?
Crystallised honey hasn’t gone off, it's a completely natural process. Discover why honey turns cloudy or grainy, whether it’s still safe to eat, and how to gently return it to... Read more...
Why honey makes the perfect wedding favour
Discover why honey has been associated with marriage for centuries and how personalised honey jars make meaningful wedding favours. A unique gift your guests can enjoy long after your special day, filled with raw North Yorkshire honey and customised to match your wedding. Read more...
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Supporting Sustainability at Wellington Square: Bees on the Roof in Stockton-on-Tees
Three rooftop beehives at Wellington Square Shopping Centre are helping to support local pollinators, engage the community and strengthen sustainability efforts. The project includes educational outreach with local college students... Read more...
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Raw honey vs processed honey: what's the difference?
What makes raw honey different from the honey found on supermarket shelves? Discover how raw honey is produced, why it naturally crystallises, and why provenance matters when choosing authentic honey. Read more...
Discovered a swarm of bees? Here's what to do
Discovered a swarm of bees? Here's what to do
Discover what to do if you find a swarm of bees in your garden. Learn why swarms occur and how local beekeepers can help collect and rehome honey bee swarms... Read more...
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Has Spring 2026 Been Good for the Bees in North Yorkshire?
Spring 2026 has brought warm, settled weather across North Yorkshire, helping our bee colonies grow rapidly and forage successfully. While the favourable conditions have also led to a busy swarming... Read more...