Welcome to Blye’s Bees
We support honey bees as they do what they’ve always done, produce honey.
Our four apiaries keep Jim very busy. Check out our About Honey page for information about honey bees and the liquid gold they produce.
If you’re interested in purchasing our honey or candles, please visit our retailer page.
Did you know?
Honey contains mostly sugar, as well as a mix of amino acids, vitamins, minerals, iron, zinc and antioxidants. In addition to its use as a natural sweetener, honey is used as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial agent. People commonly use honey orally to treat coughs and topically to treat burns and promote wound healing.
Mayo Clinic
The lovely flowers embarrass me, They make me regret I am not a bee
Emily Dickinson
A Few of Our North Carolina State Fair Entries 2022
inspecting a hive.
BugFest.
The busy bee has no time for sorrow.
William Blake
Local, National, and International Organizations and Events
Would you like to learn how to get started as a beekeeper? Are you curious about the world of honey bees? Your county beekeeper’s association is a good place to start.
Check back as we update our site with some awesome resources for the beginner beekeeper!
North Carolina State Beekeepers Association
Learn about the state beekeeper’s association, programs available to NC beekeepers, and resources to get you started on your beekeeping journey. Conferences are held twice yearly.
Wake County Beekeepers Association
If you’re located in Wake County, joining this trade association is a great way to learn about beekeeping. WCBA offers a Bee School, mentoring for new beekeepers, and even assistance in safely removing honey bee swarms from your property.
Eastern Apicultural Society
An educational organization based in the eastern U.S. that serves beekeepers worldwide. EAS offers a yearly conference in the summer.
Hive Life Conference
Yearly beekeeping conference featuring a trade show, honey show, and educational presentations by experienced beekeepers.
BugFest
A fun event, for kids and adults, at the Natural Science Museum in Raleigh. Includes several educational booths sponsored by local county beekeeping organizations.
UK National Honey Show
For the adventurous beekeeper! Planning a trip across the pond? The UK Honey Show is held each October at Sandown Park in Esher, UK, a 30-minute train ride from London.
Apimondia
As the International Federation of Beekeepers’ Association, Apimondia aims to “bring together beekeepers, manufacturers of beekeeping equipment and a wide variety of scientists involved in apiculture, apitherapy, pollination, development and economics.” Conferences are held every other year in different international locations. Apimondia Congress 2023 will be conducted in September in Chile.