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.

Honey in Skincare: Why Raw Honey Works on Skin and How to Use It

Honey has been used on skin for thousands of years. Here's why it works, what the research shows, and how to use raw honey in a skincare routine.

How Bees Make Honey: From Flower to Hive to Jar

Honey production is a complex chemical and biological process that involves thousands of bees and careful orchestration. Here's how bees actually make honey.

Foraging for Elderberries: Where to Find Them, When to Harvest, and How to Use What You Gather

Elderberries grow wild across North America and are ready to harvest in late summer. Here's how to forage for them, identify them correctly, and use them once you've gathered them.

Lithuanian Beekeeping Traditions: The Roots Behind Nettie's Bees

Lithuania has one of the world's oldest beekeeping traditions, recognized by UNESCO, rooted in mythology, and practiced for thousands of years. It's also where Nettie learned from her father.

What Is an Herbal Tincture? A Plain-Language Guide

Tinctures have been used in herbal medicine for centuries. Here's exactly what they are, how they're made, why alcohol is used, and how they differ from teas and capsules.

What Is Deer Tallow. And Why Are People Using It on Their Skin Again?

Tallow has been used on skin for thousands of years. Here's what deer tallow is, why it fell out of use, what makes it compatible with human skin, and why it's making a quiet comeback.

What Is Boneset Herb? History, Traditional Uses, and Why It Matters | Nettie's Bees

Boneset was the most widely used medicinal herb in 19th-century America, and it's largely been forgotten. Here's what it is, where it grows, its history, and its traditional uses.

What Is Elderberry? A Guide to the Plant, Its History, and Its Traditional Uses

Elderberry has been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years. Here's what the plant is, where it grows, its long history of use, and what modern research actually says about it.

How Far Do Bees Travel to Make Honey?

A single forager bee can fly up to five miles from the hive. Here's how far bees travel to make honey and why local flowers matter.

What Is Propolis? Benefits for Oral Health, Wounds, Sore Throats, and Skin

Propolis is the resin bees use to sterilize their hive. It's also one of the most studied natural substances for oral health, wound care, and respiratory illness. Here's what it does and why.