As a journalist I have been a fan of the New York Times for a long time. As a beekeeper, I have another reason to like them. Joanna Klein’s interesting take this week on explaining the life of a bee breaks a few journalist conventions. One, of course, is writing in the second person. But […]

Is THAT a disease in my beehive?
Albert Einstein once said “If the bee disappears from the surface of the earth, man would have no more than four years to live. No more bees, no more pollination … no more men!” No more men? There are times when women might wish for this when we’re picking up stinky socks, but I think […]

Dandelions and honey bees: a reason not to weed.
Amanda: Not since I was five years old have dandelions meant so much to me. I can still see that bouquet of wilting heads on the windowsill in an empty Cheez Whiz jar. I later became ruthless in my dandelion destruction. I joined the host of other gardeners who have turned to whatever tool possible to […]
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Honey Bee Zen Apiaries Ltd and its subsidiary, Swan Valley Honey Ltd., are known for their sustainable beekeeping practices and a growing list of terroir-based niche honeys.
Based in the verdant Creston Valley in B.C.'s Central Kootenay region, we produce award-winning honeys derived from a vast array of forages, including alfalfa, dutch clover, snowberry, thistle, wild fruits, fireweed, sweet clover and more. The land has provided our Swan Valley branded-honey a gentle, delectable, sweetness sought after throughout the province. We supply over 30 retail locations in B.C.
We are committed to working with farmers who respect the land they use and the bees we provide, and we seek out strong and beneficial relationships. We are interested in the science and breeding of bees, the production of honey and hive products, and trying to resolve the challenges bees and their keepers around the world face.
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Picking Blueberries With Sandhill Cranes: A Summer Event July 17, 2016
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Canada’s ban on honey bee imports is folly, says B.C.’s biggest beekeeper March 10, 2012
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Treating bees with oxalic acid; a late-winter mite-killing exercise February 1, 2015
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Battling honey bee chalkbrood an expensive, maddening affair June 9, 2015
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Four apiary sites in B.C.’s Fraser Valley found with small hive beetles September 10, 2015
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Painting New Honey Supers For The Coming Season April 18, 2018
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World Supplier of Nosema Medication Fumagilin-B Shuts Down April 13, 2018
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Alberta Small Hive Beetle find means trouble for B.C. beekeepers July 29, 2017
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New honey in our Swan Valley operations in Creston! July 20, 2017
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New adventures for Honey Bee Zen Apiaries and Swan Valley Honey July 16, 2017
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