This is such an exciting chapter in our journey and we have been wanting to share a little more on the journey so far As we prepare for winter markets and the festive season we are creating many new products along the way including our Christmas themed scented beeswax candles. We had the idea of wanting to create cosmetics since discovering the many uses of honey and beeswax and all its health benefits when we began our beekeeping journey. Why honey and beeswax ? 🐝 Honey in

It’s been a busy time here at South Lakes Honey Company — both for us and for our bees! As the seasons change and the cooler months approach, we’ve been working hard to make sure our colonies are healthy, well-fed, and ready for winter. Splitting and Strengthening Colonies After taking our summer honey, some of our stronger colonies were split into smaller groups known as nucs (short for nucleus colonies). These nucs are housed in smaller boxes and will eventually become new,

Introducing Our All-Natural Pet Balm – And a Sneak Peek at What’s Coming Next! We’ve been keeping a little secret... and it’s finally...

Caring for Your Boots with Our Leather Beeswax Conditioner If you love taking care of your boots, we completely understand. There’s a...

In late July, we took this year’s summer honey crop, harvesting an impressive 89kg of beautiful summer runny honey We also ensured plenty...

Dave Day 2 weekend (21st–22nd June 2025) was one we’ll never forget here at South Lakes Honey Company. It marked not only our return to...

Recently we had a great success realising our new products inc our hot honey, we wanted to share some ideas with you as a lot of...

New Product Launch: Our All-Natural Beeswax Lip Balm 🐝 We’re buzzing with excitement (pun intended) to share something we’ve been...

Why We Made Our Own Beeswax Furniture Polish 🐝🪑 At Southern Lakes Honey Company, we’ve always believed that nature knows best — and...

We’re entering an exciting new chapter for both us and our customers as we prepare to return to the market with a fresh lineup of...

You might be wondering, based on the title of this blog, how technology fits into beekeeping. Surprisingly, it’s becoming an integral...

As we step into 2025, we’re excited to focus on expanding our beekeeping operation. After a successful 2024, with high demand for our...

Barrow BID delivered another successful event, bringing Christmas spirit to those who attended despite facing incredibly challenging...

As Christmas is just around the corner we thought we would share two Christmas markets we are attending this year, on the 23rd & 24th of...

In our recent blog, we celebrated the success of selling our honey at local markets, though we also touched on this season's lower...

We've been keeping busy, and so have the bees! Recently, we harvested a small batch of honey and made our return to Barrow Market, where...

Understanding Varroa Mites: A Critical Threat to Honeybee Colonies Introduction In the world of beekeeping, few threats loom as large as...

It's been a while since our last blog update, so we wanted to fill you in on our recent adventures and introduce you to two special hives...

Expanding Our Apiary: A Thrilling Time We recently welcomed new colonies into our apiary, marking an exciting phase of expansion. In the...

As the weather gets warmer, we start receiving calls and messages about swarms of bees. Honey bee swarming is a natural and fascinating...