Author Archives: Chris R. - Beekeeper

May was a crazy month for our Tiddley Bees. Like many other apiaries in Niagara, we had several swarms from our hives – but luckily, all but one was recovered and are now enjoying life as a new colony. With other additions from Humble Bee in Hamilton, and Krystal Apiaries in Waterdown, our little operationContinue reading “Welcome to June!”

Honeybees can swarm due to a number of factors in the hive and out. Most often it is the result of perceived lack of space in the hive and a need to expand the colony to a new location. With the early spring, and then cold snap, many beekeepers in the area are experiencing unusualContinue reading “Swarming Bees”

Despite an early warming in March, which brought the first intake of pollen to our hives, our area is only now getting to the temperatures that are required for the bees to collect nectar – which is the basis for the production fo honey. Their initial pollen intake was really colourful with orange, yellow, blueContinue reading “Nectar and Pollen”

Tiddley Bee Honey Co. is pleased to be part of Niagara Culinary Tours‘ response to the COVID-19 shutdown of the hospitality industry in Niagara. Niagara Culinary Tours is putting together baskets of non-perishable Niagara food delights to keep up the spirits of area foodies as they sequester themselves to prevent the spread of the virus.Continue reading “Food Tour To Go”

With the closure of farm markets and specialty food events, Tiddley Bee is offering delivery and curbside sales service in Port Colborne and nearby towns. Contact us at tiddleybee1@gmail.com or through our Tiddley Bee Facebook page to arrange delivery or pickup. You can also text us at 581-305-4101! See our menu page for honey andContinue reading “Local and Curbside Delivery in Port Colborne”

Tiddley Bee Honey Co. has just begun to service our first apiary management customer.   What is Apiary Management?   Imagine loving bees, but not quite having the time or knowledge to properly look after your bees.  This is where we come in.  With formal training in honeybee colony management, Tiddley Bee will help youContinue reading “New Service Offered by Tiddley Bee”