The Brown Bee

02/23/2024

We had a few keepers reach out about our $5 Nuc Design, so I wanted to share what works for us! Beekeeping doesn't have to be expensive! Simple planning, and constant bargain shopping can keep your costs low. This is just how we do it! Please feel free to comment or share how you've saved money building hives!!!

02/06/2024

Please be wary. A lot of new-bees with Facebook are going to offer bees and classes in the spring. Do your research before you buy or invest your time.

With over a decade of beekeeping experience, over 200 rescues, and 100s of satisfied students...The Brown Bee is your trusted source for classes, queens, and colonies. We offer group and 1-on-1 options for our in depth and hands on classes.

With our comprehensive class plans, you will leave with the knowledge needed to make YOUR OWN informed plan, not just mimicking the one way a new keeper learned. We've made our mistakes, let us help you avoid the same.

(Pic for attention : Rob teaching our son beekeeping almost 10 years ago.)

02/04/2024

We've added a second class date for April. Won't you join us?

01/22/2024

Let's be honest, it's too cold to do anything but bust up watering troughs and meme. So here we are. This template could get pretty silly.

01/13/2024

Honey Bee Pre-Orders have started! Please see our website for detailed descriptions. Here is a list of prices and dates for this year. You can preorder through FB Messenger or our website. Don't delay, we stay booked the majority of the season.

Carolina Carniolans
5 Frame Nuc in April-July - $200 preordered
Mated Queens April-July - $40 preordered
Virgin Queens April-July - $12 preordered

Mountain Mama's
5 Frame Nuc in May-July - $220 preordered
Mated Queens May-July- $50 preordered
Virgin Queens Late April- $15 preordered

Bulk Pricing available. Queen shipping available. We are a state inspected local business with apiaries in Piney Flats, Johnson City, and Telford TN.

our online store featuring locally mated honey bee queens, beekeeping classes, and home made goods.

03/31/2023

Boone lake bees up in an apple tree, they made it through last night's cold rain. I was able to get them in a box between storms. Mother nature gave me just enough time. :)

03/17/2023

Check out our new Queen Incubator! Just in time for bee season! Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!

03/04/2023

Beekeeping Classes start March 25th, message us today for information or to reserve a spot. No experience necessary, tools and veil provided! Come relax in the bees with us and enjoy nature's wonders.

02/26/2023

We are starting to take orders for spring 2023. We will have a limited amount of nucs available for a limited time, but queens weekly all summer. Please message us to place an order! First come first serve for nucs!

02/14/2023

Happy warm weather everyone! Looking forward to the hustle or bustle! Please let me know if I can help you in any way this season. Advice is free, I try to stay modest with the rest, and I'd appreciate your business greatly. I am located in Johnson City and also have hives in Telford. 10 seasons, over 250 removals, with experience in all styles of beekeeping. Please consider reaching out to me when the need arises.

1 on 1 Tutoring- $25/hr ($30 for couples) flexible scheduling, veil and tools included. Langstroth, top bar, and comfort hives available. Beginner, intermediate, queen rearing, pest management, etc etc.

Group Tutoring- $10/2 hr sessions, held on weekends only. Veil included.

On site Tutoring/Keeping- $30/hr including drive time from 37604.

Removals- Free estimates, grant program for free removals, licensed and insured repairs.

Locally mated honey bees, sweet as kittens, front yard bees. Both breeds are proven hygienic mother colonies, open mated in Washington and Greene County.

Carniolan Bees-Local (3/28)
Hawaiian VSH Bees-Local (4/10)
Queens- $40
1 Frame Nucs- $75 (your box)
5 Frame Nucs- $200 (my box)

(50% deposit required on preordered nucs or multiple queens. Sorry, I'm a 1 man show with limited quantities)

Please message me with any questions or to schedule a pickup or appointment! Always happy to talk bees! -The Brown Bee