Orchard Blossom brand honey, started 36 years ago in Keremeos, British Columbia, has moved to Armstrong, to be part of Home Sweet Home Apiaries, continuing the tradition of providing local honey straight from our very own hives.
You can find our products, including our local honey and creamed honey, in stores throughout the valley. You can also purchase them directly at our farm gate store, where we also have bulk honey sales. Bring your bucket, and we'll fill it up. If you don't live in the Okanagan Valley, call us or drop us a line, and we'll be happy to send your order to you.
Along with our bulk, liquid, and creamed honey, check out our other products listed below!
Honey
We have both Okanagan Wildflower (clear) honey and creamed honey available. We sell it in 500g and 1kg jars, as well as in 3kg, 5kg, and 15 kg buckets. We also have bear containers that hold 375g of Okanagan Wildflower honey.
WEDDING FAVORS
We are happy to work with wedding parties to create the perfect wedding favors for your guests. Our wedding favors are 45ml (approx 1/4 cup) clear hexagon jars of Okanagan Wildflower honey, capped with a gold lid.
Flavored Honey
Our flavored honey is made with the finest creamed honey, mixed with natural flavoring.
Blueberry
Cherry
Chocolate
Cinnamon
Coconut
Ice Wine
Lemon
Lemon Ginger
Maple
Mint
Peach
Pumpkin Spice
Raspberry
Saskatoon
Strawberry
Pollen
When bees forage for nectar from the flowers, they also gather pollen that they bring back to the hive. Pollen contains all known vitamins, all 23 amino acids, all 27 minerals, all trace elements, hormones, and enzymes, as well as carbohydrates and high amounts of protein. Beekeepers 'trap' the pellets of pollen as the bees take it into the hive.
Why pollen?
It relieves inflammation
It is an antioxidant
It improves liver health
It strengthens the Immune system
It is a valuable dietary supplement
It eases symptoms of menopause
It is a stress reducer
It accelerates healing.
When we 'trap' the pollen, we make sure to do it for only very limited periods in order to not deprive the bees of something so vital to them.
Propolis
Bees use propolis, a sticky, resinous material, to seal holes and cracks in the hive, which then blocks out dangerous microbes and fungi. It is a natural anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-oxidant.
Why Propolis?
It discourages infections
It is a treatment for burns
It is a treatment for ear infections
It supports the immune system
It is a treatment for nail infections
It promotes dental health
We have propolis available in capsules, throat/skin spray, and tincture in both alcohol and glycerin.
Our book, Bee-Ology: A Backyard Guide to Bees, has some book bling! It was the Finalist in the Environment Category of the 2019 National Indie Excellence Awards!
We are now part of the amazing
Barn Quilt Trail!
SWARMS?
Has a swarm landed in your yard? Don't panic! Give us a call and we will remove it for you. Please don't spray the bees to kill them, or try to chase them away. They are usually very docile when they swarm, because they have no larvae, young bees, or honey to protect. You can read more about swarms on our Bee Trivia Page.
We are thrilled to be part of
Drop by to pick up our beehive bead to add to your collection, or you can buy your bracelet here to start your Bead Trail journey.
Honey in the Kitchen
Learn how to use honey to replace sugar in your favorite recipes.
FAVORITE LINKS
Armstrong/Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce
BC Honey Producers Association
Check out our retail outlets page for more links to the amazing stores that carry our honey products.