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There are many honey varieties, each named after the flower that affects its flavor and color. Opt for raw, unfiltered honey to enjoy its true taste and health benefits. Here are four popular types of honey. Alfalfa Honey Alfalfa honey is a type of honey sourced from the nectar of the alfalfa plant, Medicago sativa. Honeybees collect the nectar from the vibrant purple flowers of the alfalfa plant and transport it to their hives. This unique honey variety boasts a light amber color and a mild, delicate flavor profile. Due to its origins, alfalfa honey carries subtle floral undertones reminiscent...

Achoo—that's the sound of your seasonal allergies taking their toll on your respiratory system. You may also have itchy eyes and nasal congestion to accompany the sneezing. All of these unpleasant symptoms can make it difficult for you to venture outdoors to enjoy doing what you love or merely take care of your yard. However, rumor has it that raw honey may help alleviate those unpleasant symptoms. But how is that possible, and does it really work? Symptoms of Allergies Firstly, before you purchase honey for allergy purposes only, understand whether you have allergies.  Allergy symptoms can begin as early...

If you've made a habit of avoiding sugary foods for health reasons, you might want to make an exception for raw honey. Despite raw honey's relatively high sugar content, this minimally processed food offers significant health and wellness benefits, from heightened disease resistance to accelerated healing. A basic understanding of raw honey's blend of nutrients, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory powers can help you decide whether to make it part of your own daily menu. Take a look at four of the ways raw honey can help you recover from physical challenges and maintain your overall wellness. 1. Raw Honey Can Help...

As we mentioned last time in our last blog post, our bees are overwintering in southern Florida, where they can fatten up on the nectar and high-protein pollen from the Brazilian pepper tree. Of course, we can't just leave them to fend for themselves. There's still a lot of work to be done if we want productive beehives when the spring comes. Robber Bees At the end of the Brazilian Pepper flow, we pulled much of the honey they produced and brought the hives down to just one honey super for storage. We have to move as quickly as possible...