As a child, I was fascinated by honeybees – seeing how many I could get off the clover and onto my hand without getting stung was a popular pastime. I loved their furry behinds and flight patterns.
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Honey and Paws started in spring of 2015 with two hives in a city lot, a lot of nervousness and excitement and, well, a few stings. As a newbie (still) in this field, the journey has been better than I could have anticipated. There is so much to learn and share.​ Simply put – I love beekeeping and putting TLC into something so amazing.
In recent years, the bee yard has grown to over a dozen hives thanks to all the honey lovers out there. As part of this growth, I made the exciting decision in late fall of 2024, to fold the bee yard into Gumboots Family Farm. LLC​. We will deliver the same golden goodness just as a product of the farm. We are excited about this partnership that will allow us to keep the hives more centralized for better care and production. Plus, we have an amazing farm stand and space to welcome you!
The Honey
I prefer to keep my honey as raw as possible so that it maintains all its vital goodness and aroma. I don’t pasteurize or filter it, although some light straining occurs to remove unwanted particles. My honey is never heated above hive temperature (95 degrees) because anything hotter destroys the enzymes and degrades the floral aroma. When managing my hives, I try to use products and approaches that are natural and sustainable – losing bees should be a concern to all of us.
For my infused honey, I aim to use only herbs and peppers that have been grown on the farm. When that isn't an option, I always purchase organic goods to give folks the best product I can.​
Questions? Reach out to me. I would love to hear from you.



