How do bees make their honey? It all starts with foraging—worker bees fly up to 5 miles in search of nectar, burning through a huge amount of energy along the way. Once collected, the nectar is passed from bee to bee, gradually reducing its moisture until it thickens into the honey 🍯

Did you know bees have favourite food? 🌼 It’s all about nectar and pollen! Bees are drawn to plants that offer the best rewards—high nectar content, rich pollen, and colours they can easily spot (blues, purples & yellows). Some favourites include lavender, borage, heather, and fruit blossoms 🍏🍓.

The Secret Behind Beekeepers’ Smoke! 🍯

For centuries, beekeepers have used smoke to calm bees before opening a hive—but have you ever wondered why it works? 🤔

Spring is here and now is the perfect time to make your garden a haven for bees! 🏡🐝 Whether you have a spacious garden or just a few pots on a balcony, every little bit helps our buzzing friends. We’d love to see your gardens! 📸🌿

#BeeFriendly #SpringGarden #SaveTheBees

Born in Poland in 1811 Jan Dzierżon revolutionised beekeeping with his discoveries. His research led to the understanding of parthenogenesis, explaining how queen bees lay eggs without fertilisation and he designed the movable-frame hive, making hive management more efficient & accessible.

The month of love has arrived, and what better way to indulge than with our Rose Infused Acacia Honey? 💖 This delicate, floral honey combines the light sweetness of Acacia with the romantic aroma of rose petals—perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your Valentine’s Day treats. #ValentinesDay

Happy Lunar New Year from all of us at Edinburgh Honey Co.! 🎉✨

Today we celebrate the start of the Year of the Snake—the 6th animal in the 12-animal lunar cycle. Associated with wisdom, intuition, and transformation, the snake symbolises adaptability, cunning and thoughtful change.
#YearOfTheSnake

🌸🐝 Missing the warm weather? Meet our Scottish Blossom Honey – a true taste of summer in every spoonful! Its golden hue and delicate sweetness make it perfect for drizzling over porridge, swirling into tea, or spreading on warm toast. 🍯✨ #Scotland #Edinburgh #Honey

See something orange, post something orange 🍊🍊
#Edinburgh #honey

🐝 While bees don’t process it like honey, it involves their labour and can contain traces of bee saliva. Your call! 🌼 Packed with vitamins and antioxidants, it’s a nutrient powerhouse. Add it to porridge or smoothies (max 2 tsp/day). Everyone’s vegan journey is unique—what’s your take? 🍯✨ #BeePollen

📜🐝 "Telling the Bees": An ancient tradition where beekeepers share life’s milestones—births, marriages, and deaths—with their hives. Its origins are uncertain but may trace back to Celtic mythology.

Immortalised in Whittier’s 1858 poem, it still endures today 💛✨

#TellingTheBees #BeeTraditions

🐝 Did you know? Bees pollinate 75% of our crops & wild plants, making them heroes of biodiversity & food security! At Edinburgh Honey Co., we’re committed to protecting our buzzing friends with sustainable practices. Together, let’s #BeeTheChange for a greener, sweeter world! 🌍🍯

Hello, Bluesky! 👋 We’re Edinburgh Honey Co. Today, we’re buzzing with excitement and relief to find a space where eco-conscious voices like ours can truly thrive. 🌍✨

Let’s create a buzz together, for a sweeter, greener future!

#BeeTheChange #EdinburghHoneyCo #SustainableLiving #BlueskyBuzz