So, why are we called WillowBee ?
Why are we called WillowBee? You got the “bee” part based on Tony’s work with the bees. Rosemary grows willow on our property to create baskets, fences and other willow structures for the garden. Willows, especially pussy willows are one of the first nectar and pollen sources for honey bees in the spring time. Thus, a natural combination “WillowBee”.
In 2025 our bees will be located at the home farm location on Poth Street in Fenwick, Mingle Hill Farms in St. Anns, a rural location near Short Hills Park in Fonthill, and a rural location east of Welland.
Other Services and Sales:
Swarm Removals
Have you got a honey bee swarm hanging in a low tree branch, bush or on the ground ? We can help relocate that swarm to a productive hive. Swarms in nature have a relatively low chance of survival. If the swarm is easily accessible, there is normally no cost for the removal. Give us a call to see if we are available to collect the swarm. Note, we do not remove bees from structures or buildings (cutouts).
New Beekeeper Training and Mentoring
Are you a new beekeeper and want to get some hands on learning under your belt with an experienced beekeeper ? Click here for more information
2025 Nucs and Queens
Nucs:
We are now taking requests for Nucs for 2025.
If you are interested in purchasing one or more of our Niagara Nucs, please review details below and contact me with information on what your are interested in at willowbeeapiary@gmail.com
WillowBee Apiary has an OMAFRA Queen and Nuc permit. We typically have Nucs available in late May, or early June each year. Nuc price: $260 with a $50 deposit. Our Nucs are 4 frame, with 2 frames of brood, one frame of honey/pollen and one newly drawn frame for the Queen to expand into. Nucs will come with an over wintered Queen from our own apiary (either a Ontario Resistant Honey Bee Selection (ORHBS) queen or one of their daughters or a new 2025 imported Queen. Nucs come in a weatherproof chloroplast type box and should be installed in your own full size deep hive upon receipt.
After receiving your request for Nuc(s), I will add your name to our 2025 Nuc list, first come, first served. Our availability of Nucs is limited, so get your request in as soon as possile. Once overwintered numbers are confirmed in about March, I will request deposits to secure your Nucs.
Queens:
We normally have additional queens available through out the year till mid September. Contact us @ willowbeeapiary@gmail.com for availability. $50 for locally mated queen with attendants.