Iâve been keeping bees since 2012. Ever since I started, it has been with the intention of having a career that would be a win for everyoneâmyself, family, customers, and the environment. Beekeeping is truly deep in my heart and mind. It fits me well. To be outside with the bees, to stand in the middle of all of that life and energy, to hear the hum, inhale the scents of the hiveâthe pheromones and the curing of honey. To feel the heat come off a frame of bees and to feel that powerful force of life surrounding and grabbing you. No matter where I have been in life, to be in a beehive or even just be amongst the hives, the troubles of this world just fade away.
As much respect as I have for those bees, I have the same reverence for all that they produce: honey, wax, propolis, and pollen. At Spencerâs Apiaries, we carefully collect these things, when appropriate, and in the least stressful ways possible for the bees. We handle those products with the same care, ensuring that everything remains clean, potent, and exactly the way it was created to be.
đŻ Gifts of the Hive
Honey is far more than a sweetener. It is the only food that never expires. Honey can be used as a highly effective wound treatment, for coughs, and it can even help with internal struggles as well. It is a powerful medicine.
Beeswax is a super-clean, non-paraffin wax that is used to make the worldâs finest candles, lip balms, salves, and polishes.
Propolis is a blend of tree resins and beeswax. It is antimicrobial, antibacterial, antiparasitic, and antiviral. It is another great treatment for wounds, sore throats, or to help boost the immune system.
Bee pollen contains nearly every element needed to sustain life. It energizes the cells and can help the body healâan incredible supplement and source of protein. Bee pollen is often taken to help with seasonal allergies and can be easily mixed into things like smoothies, but personally I take it directly by the spoon.
đ Classes, Resources, and More!
My mission is to care for these amazing pollinators. A big part of that is sharing knowledge with others through educational opportunities. First, we offer a variety of beekeeping classesâfrom introduction classes to hive exploration and even one-on-one professional hive inspection. Through these classes, you can learn the basics of bee biology, the tools youâll need, and how to keep a hive happy and healthy.
We also have a beekeeperâs resource page on our website. This page features contacts and information for local sources of bees and queens, tools, supplies, and support for your own beekeeping journey.
Lastly, you can follow along with Spencerâs Bee School through my YouTube channel @SpencersApiaries. You never know what weâll bee sharing there.
Explore our raw honey, beeswax, propolis, and pollen. Try our lip balms, lotions, and more. It’s all available at any of Rebekahâs four store locations! The bees provide so much. We need them; they donât need us. Treat them with respect and kindness, enjoying the gifts of nature that they provide.
Mark Spencer
Spencerâs Apiaries, LLC
spencershoney.com
