{"title":"All Products","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"queen-bee-ontario-beekeeping-organic","title":"Queen Bee - Mated Ontario Hygienic Organic 2026 (Pre-Order)","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOrganic Ontario Mated Queens\u003cstrong\u003e 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Available in June 2026**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend pick up for queens. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder 5 Queens or more and SAVE $10 per Queen!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*We only mail queens on Monday through Wednesday*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAt our Hamilton, ON based Queendom, we carefully select for gentleness, disease resistance (hygienic behaviour) and productivity to raise Queens that thrive in Ontario's climate. Our Queen bees are raised from our organic breeding stock and are descended primarily from the Buckfast, Italian and Carniolan families of European Honeybees. This combination results in productive and gentle bees that are able to handle our winters. We are a member of ORHBS to provide further genetic testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWe never clip wings, use antibiotics or artificially inseminate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhen ordering make sure you leave your phone number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePlease contact us for bulk orders (905) 769 0388 buzz@humblebee.buzz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOntario beekeepers must be a registered beekeeper with the province (Free)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eShipping Info:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eQueens are shipped at buyer's risk. Once shipped, they are no longer under our control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eQueen bees can be picked up, or mailed from Monday to Wednesday to ensure they arrive before the weekend. Cut off time for shipping is Wednesday 9am.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWe recommend pickup of queens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eQueens are sent via Next Day shipping, and usually arrive the next day for orders within Ontario, or 2 days for other provinces. 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Those little particles act like “seeds,” and the sugars grab onto them and form crystals. It’s a sign your honey is real and unheated, not that it’s gone bad.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTo make it liquid again: put the sealed jar in a cup or pot of warm water and let it gently warm up. Don’t microwave and don’t boil it. Slow, low heat keeps the flavour and enzymes happy. Once it’s clear, shake the jar a bit, and it will stay liquid for a while. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSuggestions for use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e1. Daily sweetener upgrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSwap honey for sugar in tea, coffee, yogurt, oatmeal, smoothies, or baking. You get flavour, not just sweet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e2. Cough + sore throat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA spoonful of honey in warm water or lemon water can soothe a dry cough and scratchy throat. (Not for kids under 1 year old.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e3. Skin + lips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRaw honey can be used as a gentle spot treatment for dry skin or chapped lips. Rinse after 10–15 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e4. Pre-workout \/ outdoor energy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOne spoon straight = quick natural carbs. Good for hiking, cycling, long work days outside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e5. Cheese + boards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDrizzle honey over cheese, nuts, fresh bread, roasted veggies, or even pizza crust. People who “don’t like honey” change their mind here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e6. Gut comfort\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStir a little honey into ginger tea after a heavy meal. Warm, sweet, easy on the stomach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHoney basically never goes bad if you treat it right:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKeep it sealed. Air introduces moisture, and moisture can make honey ferment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRoom temperature is best. A cupboard or pantry is perfect. 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Please order an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.humblebee.buzz\/products\/unassembled-medium-langstroth-boxes-ontario-beekeeping-supplies-equipment-beekeeper-honeybees?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=unassembled\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eunassembled\u003c\/a\u003e super.*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard 10-frame medium Langstroth hive boxes. Made in Ontario from 7\/8\" white pine. Boxes have finger joints, and are assembled with glue and staples. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium boxes are commonly used as honey supers, since they are significantly lighter than a deep box when full of honey (~40lbs vs. 60-70lbs),\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/humble-bee-inc.myshopify.com\/products\/medium-frame-assembled-with-permadent-foundation-ontario-beekeeping-supplies-equipment-beekeeper-honeybees?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=6d0406552\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrames \u003c\/a\u003esold separately.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Humble Bee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39386212401267,"sku":"Box_Med","price":20.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1811\/3813\/files\/super1.jpg?v=1749235628"},{"product_id":"deep-langstroth-hive-boxes-ontario-beekeeping-supplies-equipment-beekeeper-honeybees","title":"Deep Hive Boxes (assembled)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*If you are looking to ship this product, please order \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.humblebee.buzz\/products\/unassembled-medium-langstroth-boxes-ontario-beekeeping-supplies-equipment-beekeeper-honeybees\"\u003eunassembled, \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe do not ship this item assembled*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard 10 frame deep Langstroth boxes.  Made in Ontario from 7\/8\" white pine. 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