by stortfordhoney | Dec 1, 2016 | Uncategorised
Our new product is called “House a HIve” Have you ever been fascinated about Honey bees but don’t really want to keep your own bees? Do you have the space to house a hive but would rather not do the handling of the bees? Do you have room on...
by stortfordhoney | Nov 8, 2016 | Uncategorised
Echium is a member of the Borage family. Both have a beautiful blue flowers. Over recent time there have been a increased interest in the echium plant because the oil contains large amounts of gamma linolenic acid. Not only is it rich in SDA (omega-3) it also...
by stortfordhoney | Nov 8, 2016 | Uncategorised
What is so special about Borage Honey? you may ask During the Middle ages the blue flowers where picked for soups and salads for the calming effect it had on people. In Modern times borage oil is what everyone is interested in, as it provides a rich source...
by stortfordhoney | Nov 1, 2016 | Uncategorised
A recent new article in the BBKA (British Beekeepers Association) news reported about a Plantlife. They are running a wildflower campaign to get thousands of miles of Britain’s Road verges blooming. They claim that over 700 plants varieties are found on the...
by stortfordhoney | Oct 25, 2016 | Uncategorised
What can you do with your beeswax bars? Well you could just melt the bars down in a Bain marie ( a pan of boiling water with another cooking container is placed in) add a few drops of any essential oil for smell. Add a cotton wick (these can be purchased in...
