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.

Manuka vs. Regular Honey: Worth the Price Difference?

Is Manuka honey worth the premium price? Compare its unique benefits to regular raw honey, understand the UMF rating system, and learn when to splurge and when to stick with local raw honey.

Seasonal Raw Honey Guide: What's in Season When (And Why It Matters)

Discover how honey changes throughout the year as different flowers bloom. Learn the best times to buy specific varieties, how weather affects honey characteristics, and why seasonal honey offers peak flavor.

Enzymes in Raw Honey: What Heating Destroys and Why It Matters for Your Health

Most store-bought honey has had its enzymes cooked out. Raw honey hasn't. Here's what enzymes like diastase and glucose oxidase actually do and why they're worth protecting.

How Your Honey Choices Help All Pollinators, Not Just Honeybees

Discover how purchasing raw, local honey helps create habitat for native pollinators beyond just honeybees. Learn about sustainable beekeeping practices and how to support broader pollinator conservation.

When Can Babies Have Honey? Safe Age, Risks, and How to Introduce It

No honey before 12 months... that part is non-negotiable. But after that? Here's the complete guide to safely introducing honey into your child's diet, including how much and what kind.

Honey Water Content: The 18.6% Rule That Separates Great Honey From Fermented Honey

Too much water and honey ferments. Too little and it crystallizes fast. Here's why beekeepers obsess over moisture levels and what the right water content means for the honey in your jar.

The True Cost of Cheap Honey: Understanding Honey Fraud

Why is some honey suspiciously cheap? Uncover the concerning world of honey fraud, learn to spot adulterated products, and understand why investing in authentic raw honey protects your health and beekeepers.

Honey Grades Explained: What Grade A, B & C Actually Mean (And What to Buy)

Most people assume Grade A honey is the best you can buy. It isn't. Here's what USDA honey grades actually measure — and why raw honey doesn't play by the same rules.

What Do Bees Do in Winter? How a Hive Survives the Cold

Bees don't hibernate, and they don't die off either. Here's exactly what happens inside a honeybee hive all winter long, from the winter cluster to the queen's survival strategy.

The Complete Lifecycle of a Honeybee

From egg to forager in 21 days, here's exactly how a honeybee develops, what each caste does, and how long each type of bee actually lives. The complete guide.