Honey & Hive Products

From Hive to Jar: Honey and Beeswax

Getting honey out of a hive and into a jar raises a lot of practical questions. When is a frame ready to harvest, what equipment is worth buying, how do you keep honey clean and free of moisture, and how do you store it so it keeps its quality? Beeswax, propolis and comb honey bring their own choices.

The guides here show you how to harvest, extract, filter and bottle honey, and how to handle crystallization without panic. You also learn how to render beeswax and use it in candles, balms and wraps, and how to clean and store your equipment between seasons. Articles rely on extension services and food safety sources. If you plan to sell honey or hive products, check your state, provincial or local rules on labeling, cottage food and licensing first, and ask the relevant authority when a rule is unclear.