HideAway HoneyFarms

12/30/2025

With Spring just around the corner, we are starting to plan for Spring bees. We have ordered 100 Paradise VSH Queens from Hawaii for delivery in mid March to coincide with the first delivery of brood frames and bees. It's going to be a busy season so think about reserving your nucs early with a small down payment or an early prepay due by February 15th.

12/30/2025

Scientists Finally Identify the Cause Behind U.S. Biggest Honey Bee Die-off Ever Recorded

A record-breaking collapse of U.S. honeybee colonies has stunned scientists and farmers alike. Behind the die-off lies a hidden threat that’s rapidly outsmarting the last line of defence.

08/07/2025

We've had some very good harvests this past 2 weeks, harvesting only the supers from 4-5 hives in each yard. Totals ranged from 52 # on four 8 frame medium supers to 102 # on four med 10 frame supers and 1 deep super. We've put the supers back on for now in anticipation of a late summer/ fall flow. Pray for rain to bring in the flowers.

08/07/2025

Scientists Found Sticky Goo Inside a 2,500-Year-Old Jar. Seventy Years Later, They Finally Know What It Is

By studying the mysterious substance's chemical makeup, scientists determined the pot was once full of honey

07/09/2025

‘Could become a death spiral’: scientists discover what’s driving record die-offs of US honeybees | Bees | The Guardian

Experts scrambling to understand losses in hives across the country are finally identifying the culprits. And the damage to farmed bees is a sign of trouble for wild bees too

06/09/2025

We will be getting 100 fresh Kona Paradise VSH Hybrid Queens on Friday. There will be about 25 up for sale at $35 each. These queens are prolific layers. We have had to pull splits every 2 weeks from the February batch to keep up with them. Our second round in May have blown up now and we are ordering more for making splits again and to requeen some of our older hives. Drop me a PM or give me a call at 979.743.1376.

03/03/2025

https://www.texastribune.org/2025/03/03/texas-honey-bee-deaths/

Commercial beekeepers in Texas have lost about two thirds of their honey bees since June last year, according to a recent survey.

02/28/2025

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/country-of-2-million-is-the-world-leader-in-beekeeping-and-protecting-pollinators/

This small Eastern European country leads the EU in good pollinator policy, conducting research through the vast beekeeping network.

10/02/2024

https://www.earth.com/news/world-honey-bee-day-protecting-our-vital-pollinators/

On the third Saturday of August each year, World Honey Bee Day is celebrated to raise awareness about the importance of honey bees.

07/27/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/RPn2mJKnGj6LKu7R/?mibextid=oFDknk

04/14/2024

https://sharingideas.me/10-effective-ways-to-test-the-authenticity-of-honey-distinguishing-real-honey-from-fake/

Natural honey, a delicious and healthy alternative to processed sugar, is known for its antioxidants, vitamins, and digestive enzymes. However, the market often sees adulterated honey products. Here are 14 methods to determine honey's quality and authenticity: Thumb Test: Real honey sticks to your t...