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Where can I find your honey?

My honey is available at these small, nice-people-owned, local businesses. Please support them as you can. They make our community better--and I would say that even if they didn't sell my stuff.

You can also order directly from me. Send me a note, and I'd be happy to help you out.

My honey crystallized. Is it still good?

Yes! Crystallization is a completely natural process that all honey will undergo eventually. Some honey crystallizes very rapidly, some very slowly. It is still perfectly edible in its crystallized form. If you would like to remove the crystals, you have a couple of options:

(1) Put the glass jar in a pan of water on the stove, heat it gently (c. 140°), and stir until the crystals dissolve. Or...

(2) On a hot day, put your glass jar on the dashboard of your car for a couple of hours. The heat of the Mississippi sun will decrystalize the honey. (Don't try this with plastic jars. I learned that one the hard way.)

Do you ship?

By and large, no. If you live in a faraway land and really, really, really would like to try some of my products, then send me a note. We might be able to work something out.

Do you deliver?

I can deliver to anyone in Hattiesburg. Delivery is free, but I prefer a $20 minimum order. (That's two jars of honey. Totally worth it.)

In my non-beekeeping life, I teach at USM to support the bee habit. I'd be happy to offer free campus delivery with no minimum.

What do you sell besides honey?

I sell handcrafted soap, lip balm, and 100% beeswax candles. I also offer gift bags for holidays, hostess gifts, and all-around good cheer.

Do you sell bees?

Yes, I sell five-frame nucleus colonies (nucs) of Italian bees. Each comes with a new queen, eggs, brood, and honey. They are available for pickup around the beginning of April (weather permitting). But please place your orders as soon as you can. They are in limited supply, so the early bird gets the bee. Send me a note if you are interested.

Do you sell honey wedding or party favors?

Yes! I offer whimsical little 2 oz. honey bears and hex-sided glass jars with customized labels. Please send me a note for details.

I'd like to sell honey as a fundraiser for my organization. Is that possible?

Of course! Whether you belong to a charity, church, synagogue, traveling sports team, sorority, or a fraternity, selling local honey would be a great way to raise money using a delicious, natural product. Send me a message, and we can work out a plan.

I'd like to sell your honey at my local business. How can we make that happen?

That's a great idea! I love working with local business owners to celebrate food and natural products from our area. Message me about wholesale options.

Do you sell honey in bulk?

I have one-gallon jugs and five-gallon buckets available in limited quantities. Send me a note for pricing.

What's that white stuff on my candle?

Candles made with 100% beeswax will eventually develop a white substance called "bloom." This is perfectly natural, and, indeed, it is a sign of a high-quality, pure-beeswax candle. It is completely harmless. If you prefer to remove the bloom, you can do so by rubbing it with your hand or a warm, soft cloth. You can also remove it with a hair dryer.

Where is your honey produced?

All of my hives are located year-round within 10 miles of my home in Hattiesburg, MS.