SERVICES
Assisting new and fellow beekeepers, capturing swarms, assembling woodenware, extracting honey, and teaching classes on occasion are some of our services. As we're able, we also make salves and balms, lotion bars, candles, and who-knows-what else!
HONEY
The honey comes from hives set up in several different locations. Since we can't place orders with the bees for particular types of honey, we don't know all that we'll have until we have it! Current honey types available include Alfalfa, Buckwheat, Clover, Wildflower, and creamed honey - plain, cinnamon, lemon, and orange.
We also now have honey butter!
Comb is sometimes available for minimal extra charge.
We ship, too; however, we won't know the cost of the shipping until we have your address and can weigh your order at the post office. All packages are shipped priority.
EXTRACTION
$3/frame*
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Ashe County Beekeepers Association welcomes new members and visitors! Meetings are held at the County Extension Office in
Jefferson (behind Bojangles) from March thru November on the second Thursday of the month at 7pm.
If you're interested in learning more about ACBA, feel free to contact us!
Beekeeping classes are offered at Wilkes Community College/Ashe. For more info - 336-846-3900.
(*Bucket for honey collection not provided; jars available at minimal extra cost)
* Honey currently also available
at The Vintage Locket in West Jefferson
and Copper Mine Grill in Laurel Springs
NOTE: Cost of materials continue to escalate; consequently, prices for woodenware must be adjusted accordingly. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please contact us for current prices. When costs settle down (or even SLOW down), then ours can, too. Regardless of the cost, however, our prices remain competitive!
AVAILABLE WOODENWARE (assembled)*
~Hive body/deep super (includes 10 frames w/ crimped wire foundation
~Medium super (includes 10 frames w/ crimped wire, cut comb, or a combination)
~Shallow or medium frames (crimped wire or cut comb)
~Deep frames (crimped wire)
~Drone foundation (deep frame)
~Lid
~Dual inner cover (screen & solid combination) with
plastic covered feeder
~Screen bottom board/landing board (2 X 6 side pieces) with spacer, slatted rack, metal mouse guard, and 17" X 13" cookie sheet
*With the exception of the frames, all woodenware is either painted white or finished with Eco Wood Treatment. For those who would like to do the painting themselves, the items will have two coats of primer.
MORE*!
Topical Healing Salve
Don't Bug Me! Natural Insect Repellent
Body Lotion (tins)
Beeswax Candles (pillar, taper, decorative)
(*When available; sometimes items can be made to order. Pictures coming if/when life slows down! Contact us for more info!)
