Michael Bush, the Nebraska beekeeper and author of such useful books as “The Practical Beekeeper” and “Beekeeping Naturally” will be in Vancouver next month. Regularly sought for his knowledge and simple ways of dealing with honey bees, Bush has also made something of a business of reproducing out-of-print publications from early beekeepers, such as Francis […]

Organic blueberries at the Lougheeds: picking time is here
What’s better than blueberry season? Picking huge organically-grown blueberries whose blossoms have been pollinated by our own bees! On the weekend we visited with Harold and Doris Lougheed, who own a four-acre U-Pick blueberry farm at the corner of 19000 River Road and Nelson Road in Richmond. They were putting the finishing touches to their […]

Beekeeping field day tips in Alex Kurnicki’s garden
Alex Kurnicki has an interesting problem literally developing next door to his lush Vancouver garden home that puts into perspective the challenges facing urban beekeepers. Right next to his lot on St. George Street, a tiny little oasis of bee-friendly plants and trees, is a massive development. When finished, the new owners of the strata […]
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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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