About Us

We started beekeeping together in 2014 as a hobby and quickly realized how much we loved it. It gave us a way to spend time together, work hard at something meaningful, and enjoy the sweet reward at the end of each season.

 

As the years went on, we became deeply connected to the beekeeping community here in Dufferin County. It’s a generous, knowledgeable group of people who are always willing to share what they’ve learned. With their support and encouragement, our passion for bees grew into something much bigger.

 

Today, our focus has shifted. While we’ve stepped away from the beekeeping supply side of the business, our love for bees and beekeeping remains at the core of everything we do. We now concentrate on producing and sharing high-quality local honey, honey-based products, and thoughtfully made health and beauty items.

 

We also continue to offer practical essentials like plastic pails, glass jars, and nucs, supporting fellow beekeepers and customers in ways that align with where our business has naturally evolved.

We’re proud of how far this journey has taken us and grateful for the community that’s been part of it from the beginning. What started as a hobby has become a way of life, and we’re excited to continue sharing the best of it with you.

 

Melissa Greenwood & Mike der Kinderen
aka “The Derkwoods”