Priddis Honey

08/08/2026

All Hail The New Queen🤴🐝

08/04/2026

🐝 The Hardest Decision in the Hive 🐝
Some days in the bee yard are pure joy — watching the girls bring in pollen, seeing frames of solid brood, tasting that first taste of this year’s honey. And then there are the days that weigh a little heavier.
Today was one of those days.
One of our colonies showed all the classic signs of a failing queen: a weak, spotty egg-laying pattern, almost no brood to speak of, and far too many drones. The hive just wasn’t building the way a healthy colony should. When a queen starts to decline, the whole colony feels it — and so do we.
So the decision was made. We will gently pinch (dispatch) the old queen and introduce a new, vigorous one in a day or two. It’s never easy. These queens give everything to their colonies, and ending her reign feels solemn. But leaving a failing queen in place risks the entire hive slowly fading.
What’s remarkable is how quickly the bees know. The moment their queen is gone, the hive changes. The scent shifts, the mood shifts, and within hours they understand they are queenless. That awareness is why timing the introduction of the new queen carefully matters so much — the colony is ready and waiting for her.
This is the part of beekeeping that asks for both courage and care. We do it out of deep respect for these incredible little creatures, so the colony can thrive again, raise strong brood, and continue their vital work pollinating the Priddis foothills and bringing us that pure, local honey we all love.
Beekeeping isn’t always sunshine and sweet frames. Sometimes it’s making the hard call for the greater good of the hive.
Here’s to strong queens, resilient colonies, and the quiet wisdom of the bees. 💛
From our hives to your table. 🍯

08/01/2026

🐝 Why are Honeybees so hairy? 🐝
Have you ever looked closely at a honeybee and noticed just how fuzzy she is? Those tiny hairs covering her body aren’t just for looks — they’re one of nature’s most brilliant tools!
A single honeybee has nearly three million hairs. Many of them are branched and slightly sticky, perfectly designed to pick up pollen as she visits the wildflowers, willows, clover, and dandelions around our Priddis foothills. As she buzzes from bloom to bloom, pollen grains cling to those hairs. Then she carefully combs them off and packs them into the pollen baskets on her hind legs to bring home to the hive.
That pollen is packed with the protein, vitamins, and minerals the nurse bees need to raise healthy brood and keep the whole family strong. And of course, while she’s collecting, she’s also doing that vital pollination work that helps our Alberta landscape thrive.
But the hairs do even more! They help the girls stay warm on cooler days, sense vibrations and air currents while they’re flying, and even assist with feeding and grooming. Every little detail is perfectly adapted for their incredible lives.
It’s just one more reason we have so much respect for these hardworking little creatures here at Priddis Honey. Next time you see a bee loaded with pollen, you’ll know those fuzzy hairs are hard at work!
Got questions about bees or beekeeping? Drop them below — always happy to chat about our girls!
Local.
Raw.
Pure.
From our hives to your table. 🍯

07/30/2026

Watch the worker bees as the queen walks by….
❤️

07/27/2026

I was in the hive last night and thought you’d like to see what it is like in there this time of year. The amount of bees in a hive right now can be staggering! There are so many flowers blooming right now and the days are long so the girls are super busy! My job is to give them lots of room to collect nectar so they can ensure that they will have enough food to survive the winter. 🐝☀️🐝🌻🐝

07/26/2026

🌼 Just added something new to the hive!
I’ve been taking my camera with me on my walks around Priddis and capturing the beautiful wildflowers that our honeybees visit every day. These are some of the very flowers that provide the pollen and nectar our girls turn into the golden honey we all love.
I turned my favourite shots into postcards so you can send (or keep) a little piece of Priddis beauty. Simple, heartfelt, and made with love right here in Alberta.
Today I had my very first postcard sale and it made my whole day. A lovely lady bought five of them because they reminded her of her grandmother. 💕
If you need to send a note that feels extra special, or you know someone who could use a little beauty from the foothills, these are perfect. Stop by or just DM me and I’ll get them to you.
From our fields to your mailbox… a little bit of Priddis, Alberta, straight from the heart.

07/25/2026

07/25/2026

🐝 Did you know how far our Priddis bees travel to make your honey?
Watch the clip — look out for the honeybee right near the beginning that took a little tumble from the top of the hive! 😊
Our hardworking girls usually gather pollen and nectar within 1 to 2 miles of the hive. That’s their sweet spot here in the Alberta foothills — plenty of wildflowers, clover, and dandelions close to home keeps them strong and efficient.
They can fly up to 5 miles or more when needed, but those longer trips take a lot of energy. Most days they stick closer so they can bring home the good stuff without wearing themselves out!
It’s amazing when you think about it — one little colony can cover thousands of flowers across our beautiful Priddis landscape, all working together to bring us that pure, golden honey we love. 🍯
Next time you taste a spoonful of Priddis Honey, you’re tasting the foothills! Thank you for supporting our bees and small-batch beekeeping.
Got bee questions? Drop them below — we love chatting with you!
Local. Raw. Pure.
From our hives to your table. 🐝❤️
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