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New - Fall 2026

Honeyflow Farm Fall 2026

 
The Vineyard has been retired, (see this link), but we have the same honey you previously picked up at our Sales Stand.
Now you don't have to do everything on the weekends or possibly miss the season. You do a simple on line order (or even just email me - mail@honeyflowfarm.com)  We get your order together and send you an email that it is ready for pickup - takes only about a day or 2  to process. I will let you know where on the farm to pickup.
 
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Securing Michigan’s Harvest: The Economic Power of Honeybee Pollination for Growers and Consumers

 

Special note from Bill & Pat Schnute at Honeyflow Farm

When we first started beekeeping, we were on a 2 acre parcel in Troy Michigan. It was our first year of beekeeping. Later that year, the farmer next to us was growing okra. He told me - "I dont know what is going on this year, but I just had the best okra crop I have ever had"

 

Securing Michigan’s Harvest: The Economic Power of Honeybee Pollination for Growers and Consumers

 

Whether managing hundreds of acres of Ridge apples, West Michigan blueberries, or Traverse City tart cherries,

New Style Gallons - July 2026 Newsletter

 

New Gallon No BG

NEW Easy Pour GALLON

We are now using a different, easy pour container for our gallons that you pick up. The previous, large opening ones were hard to carry and pour.

We still have a few wide mouth containers available if you wish - Ask for one to be substituted if you want the old style when checking out.

Many people have asked about  a 3lb glass quart - we now have them available (besides the 3lb plastic decorative jug)  LOCAL PICKUP ONLY

Click here to order Quart of Gallon.,.,.

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 University of Florida Beekeeping Academy

Installing Honeybees Packages in 2026 Spring

A Special Delivery: Welcoming Our New Bees! - Spring 2026

Spring on the farm is buzzing with new life! It’s our busiest season, and this year we’ve been focused on rebuilding our colonies after a tough winter. To ensure our hives are strong and healthy for the season ahead, we just welcomed some very special new arrivals.

We received a special delivery of 30 honeybee "packages," all the way from Georgia! Each of these screened boxes is a starter kit for a new hive, containing three pounds of bees, a dedicated queen in her own cage, and a can of

What is Local Honey?

What is Local Honey?

For years, it has been said that consuming honey from local sources may help with seasonal allergies. But what does "local" actually mean?

To us, local honey isn't just about a 5-mile radius; it's about the flora of our region. Our customers look for honey produced from the same flowers and plants that grow in their own backyards. In our case, that means pure honey from Southeast Michigan, not sourced from distant states like Florida. This regional connection is what makes the honey unique to our community.

Ensuring Year-Round Quality

Honey production can vary significantly from

 

The Golden Guide to Honey: Understanding, Melting, and Enjoying Nature's Sweetest Gift

Have you ever reached into your pantry for a jar of honey only to find it has turned from a smooth, golden liquid into a thick, grainy solid? Before you think about tossing it in the trash, take heart: your honey hasn't gone bad. In fact, crystallization is a sign of high-quality, natural honey.

Here is everything you need to know about why honey "sugars," how to restore it to its liquid state, and why this remarkable substance truly never spoils.

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New Honey-Candle-Soap Gifts Now Available

New Honey-Candle-Soap Gifts Now Available

 

Discover our exquisite collection of unique gift packages, each thoughtfully designed to create moments of warmth, relaxation, and pure indulgence. From the golden sweetness of our honey to the calming glow of our handcrafted candles and the luxurious lather of our natural soaps, there's a perfect package to delight everyone.

Whether you're looking for a romantic gesture, a thoughtful treat for a friend, or a well-deserved pamper for yourself, our diverse selection ensures you'll find something truly special

 

Under 50

 

50 100

 

75 100

 

Click here for more info and to order...

 EVERYONE LOVES LAVENDER

NEW FOR 2025 
LAVENDER VOTIVES & FRAGRANCE CANDLES

 

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Check out Lavender Votives ...
Check our Lavender Fragrance Candles ...

 Lavender Gift Pack

NEW -SEND A LAVENDER GIFT SET TO YOUR FRIENDS THIS YEAR...

 

"Lavender's story stretches back over 2,500 years, rooted deeply in ancient civilizations. The Egyptians, for example, used lavender in their embalming rituals, recognizing its preservative qualities. Lavish lavender oils were found in tombs, hinting at their reverence.

The Romans brought lavender into the everyday, using its fragrance in baths and culinary delights. They knew its disinfecting capabilities and embraced lavender as a

Secrets from our Shipping Dept ...

Did you every get a delivery with fragile items just tossed in a box and shipped to you - We do things a little different. Take a look at the images below.

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 Top  2 images - It starts with the product being wrapped in bubble wrap (plastic or paper) the image show our typical paper wrap.

Bottom 2 images - We use a 'box in a box" method to protect our order. The space between the outer and inner box is filled with packing paper.

We just received some great new Fragrance Candle scents for the Holidays
Bayberry & Christmas are some of our favorites.

(Late Breaking News - All Fragrance Candles On Sale
10% Dicount until end of 2025)

(More Late Breaking News - We now have a Christmas Tree Fragrance Candle Burning in our Kitchen)

(Even Later - Breaking News - We just added LAVENDER to our mix of Fragrance Candles - also in votives!)


Christmas Tree Fragrance OilChristmas Tree Fragrance Oil - This fragrance oil will have you ready to start decorating for the Christmas season. Why not decorate your home with the scent of fresh

Honeybee colonies in the Fall - Do they go to sleep?

Honeybee colonies in the Fall - Do they go to sleep?  NO - When it gets colder the honeybees stay in their football shaped cluster - eating honey to keep the colony warm.  The colder bees on the outside of the cluster move to the center to warm up. When it is above 50+ degrees - they loosen the cluster and fly free.  SO THEY NEVER GO TO SLEEP - JUST TIGHTEN AND WINTERIZE THEIR CLUSTER.

Removing any remaining fall crop is the first fall activity.  In mid August the last of the honey crop us usualy taken off.  Soon

Beeswax Tapers

We just completed a large order of 12 inch tapers - shipped to one of our customers that puts on Special Events. 

These tapers are made by dipping frames with wicks into hot beeswax - 30+ times.

They are sold individually or in packs of 6 or 12, and are one of the favorite gift choices during the Holidays.

We call our candles "Colonial Style" because they are made the same way early settlers made their candles. They find some kind of suitable wicking and keep dipping their candles into hot natural waxes.  Parrafin is not natural - it is

Changes in Vineyard Status

Changes at the Vineyard 

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Hello All!   Pat & I (Bill) would like to thank everyone at the vineyard this year for a great season.

We would also like to thank everyone for all the seasons in the past.  After 50 years of working with grape vines, we have decided to shut the "VINEYARD ONLY" portion of our farm down.  Due to lack of pruning support and the vines getting old and in some decline, we will no longer be selling grapes in the fall.