The Honey Journal

Explore the world of pollinators, beekeeping practices, and the remarkable health benefits of pure honey in our everyday lives.

How Bees Prepare for Spring: Inside the Hive's Seasonal Awakening

Spring starts inside the hive weeks before the first flowers bloom. Here's what honeybees do to get ready for the season.

Southcoast Massachusetts Honey

Discover authentic Southcoast Massachusetts honey from Rochester, Marion, Mattapoisett, Wareham & New Bedford. Learn about coastal blooms, local beekeepers & where to buy.

Colony Collapse: Understanding the Threat to Honeybees

Understand the critical issue threatening honeybee populations worldwide. Learn what causes colony collapse disorder, its impact on food systems, and how your honey purchasing decisions can make a difference.

Local Raw Honey for Allergies: Examining the Evidence

Does local raw honey actually help with seasonal allergies? Examine the scientific evidence, understand the pollen connection, and learn how to effectively use honey for potential allergy relief.

The Waggle Dance: How Bees Tell Each Other Exactly Where the Flowers Are

Honeybees can communicate the exact direction and distance of a flower patch, using dance. Here's how the waggle dance works, what it means, and why it won a Nobel Prize.

Native Bees vs. Honeybees: What's the Difference and Why Both Matter

There are over 4,000 bee species in North America, and honeybees aren't even native. Here's what makes native bees different, why they matter, and how they compare as pollinators.

How to Plant a Bee-Friendly Garden: What Bees Actually Need

Want to help bees? Here's exactly what to plant, organized by bloom time, what's native to the Northeast, plus what to stop doing that hurts them more than you realize.

Buckwheat Honey: The Dark, Bold Variety Worth Knowing

Buckwheat honey is the darkest, most nutritionally rich honey variety, with more antioxidants than clover honey and a flavor unlike anything else. Here's everything you need to know.

What Is Creamed Honey? How It's Made and Whether It's Still Raw | Nettie's Bees

Creamed honey looks and spreads like butter, but it's still honey. Here's exactly how it's made, how it differs from crystallized honey, and whether it's still raw.

How to Bake with Honey: Substitution Ratios and Tips That Actually Work | Nettie's Bees

Swapping honey for sugar in baking isn't 1-for-1. Here are the actual ratios, why honey behaves differently in recipes, and how to adjust so your baked goods come out right.

How to Pair Honey with Cheese, Charcuterie, and Food: A Practical Guide

Honey and cheese is one of the best flavor combinations most people underuse. Here's how to pair different honey varieties with cheeses, charcuterie, and everyday foods.

The History of Beekeeping: From Ancient Egypt to the Modern Hive

Humans have been keeping bees for at least 9,000 years. Here's the full history, from rock paintings in Spain to Egyptian temple apiaries to the invention that made modern beekeeping possible.

Honey and Sleep: How Raw Honey Affects Rest and Sleep Quality

Raw honey has compounds that support sleep quality. Here's what the research shows, how honey affects sleep, and how to use it before bed for better rest.

Honey for Wound Care: History, Science, and How It Actually Works

Honey has been used for wound care for thousands of years. Here's the history, what modern research has discovered about how it works, and why clinical honey is different from raw honey.