Pure Beeswax Candles and more
Beeswax is one of, if not the most natural product of all time.
It is difficult to simply explain the life of a bee, how the bee produces wax and honey for us to use in Beeswax Alchemy, but they are very industrious workers and with careful husbandry we can support our colonies and use their products.
Our hives are placed in areas full of diverse plant, tree and flower species, giving the bees plenty of pollen and nectar throughout the year. A warm South West climate means that even during the winter months when bees are often considered dormant within their hives, our bees can be seen to be flying, albeit on a far reduced scale in comparison with Spring and Summer.
Beeswax is a product made by the bees and is an essential part of the hive. As beekeepers we provide the home for the bees and the wooden frames for them to build their wax comb. The comb is drawn out by the bees into perfect hexagon shapes. The comb is used for the queen to lay her eggs, rearing the young, storing pollen and of course honey production.
Our honey is as diverse as the nectar source surrounding the hives. We aim to keep our hives in areas that are away from intensive agriculture, from harmful pesticides and the like. They are kept in parklands that are managed sustainably, open moorland and nature reserves and riverbanks.
