Wild Honey at Coplin Bee Farms

Wild Honey at Coplin Bee Farms We make only LOCAL HONEY!! All of our honey is made right here in the Galveston/Brazoria/Harris county area.

Ever wanted to learn how a hive works from the inside out?This summer, our very own Beekeeper Sean will be teaching a Be...
06/17/2026

Ever wanted to learn how a hive works from the inside out?

This summer, our very own Beekeeper Sean will be teaching a Beekeeping 101 course in partnership with Galveston County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.

Whether you want backyard bees, better pollination, or just love learning something new, this is a great place to start!

Registration deadline is next week! June 23
See flyer for details.

06/15/2026

🐝 What Happens Inside a Beehive?

A beehive is like a tiny city with thousands of bees all working together. 🐝🏡

Inside the hive:
👑 The queen lays eggs
🚑 Nurse bees care for baby bees and feed developing larvae
🐝 Worker bees clean, build comb, protect the hive, and gather nectar
💛 Drones help with reproduction

Every bee has a job, and teamwork keeps the colony thriving. Honey bees are incredible little insects with a BIG system behind them. 🍯

06/14/2026

🌻 Why Bees Love Warm Sunny Days

Ever notice bees seem extra busy on warm sunny days? ☀️🐝

Honey bees thrive when conditions are:
☀️ Warm
🌼 Dry
🌿 Blooming

Rainy or windy weather keeps bees inside the hive and limits nectar collection.

That’s why good weather during nectar flows — like East Texas tallow season — is so important for honey production. 🍯

When the sun comes out, the bees get to work! 💛

06/13/2026

Ever wonder what “raw & unfiltered” honey means? 🐝🍯

Raw honey is honey that has not been heavily processed or overheated.

Unfiltered honey means it still contains tiny natural particles like pollen, propolis, and bits of wax.

That helps preserve:
🍯 Natural flavor
🌼 Local pollen
💛 Natural goodness

Because raw honey is less processed, you may notice crystallization over time — and that’s completely natural!

Real honey does what nature intended. 🐝

06/12/2026

🌳 What Is the East Texas Tallow Tree?

One of the biggest nectar sources for bees in East Texas is the tallow tree. 🌳🐝

When tallow trees bloom, bees work hard collecting nectar that helps produce a large portion of local honey crops in our region. 🍯

Tallow honey is often:
🍯 Smooth and mild
🌼 Delicately sweet

Weather plays a HUGE role during tallow season. Too much rain can wash nectar from blooms and keep bees from foraging.

Around here, beekeepers keep a close eye on the tallow flow every spring! 🐝

06/11/2026

🍯 Why Supporting Local Beekeepers Matters

Supporting local beekeepers does more than provide delicious honey — it helps support local agriculture and pollinator health. 🐝💛

Local beekeepers:
🌼 Help pollinate crops and gardens
🐝 Care for and maintain healthy bee colonies
🍯 Produce local honey unique to the area
🌿 Support biodiversity and healthy ecosystems

When you buy local honey, you’re helping small businesses, supporting pollinators, and investing back into your local community.

Thank you for supporting local beekeepers like us! 💛🍯

From honey production to hive management, there's so much more to beekeeping than most people realize. If you've been in...
06/10/2026

From honey production to hive management, there's so much more to beekeeping than most people realize.

If you've been interested in learning about bees, this is your sign.

We're excited to partner with Galveston County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension for this summer's Beekeeping 101 course led by Beekeeper Sean!

Registration deadline: June 23
Check the flyer for full details.

06/08/2026

🦋 Supporting Pollinators Beyond Honey Bees

Honey bees get a lot of attention, but they aren’t the only important pollinators! 🐝🦋

Butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, native bees, beetles, and even bats all help pollinate plants and flowers.

You can support ALL pollinators by:
🌼 Planting native flowers
💧 Providing shallow water sources
🏡 Leaving some natural habitat areas
🚫 Reducing pesticide use
🌿 Avoiding overly manicured spaces

A healthy environment supports every kind of pollinator — and that benefits everyone. 💛

06/07/2026

🐝 Fun Facts About Honey Bees💛

🐝 A honey bee visits up to 5,000 flowers in a single day
🐝 Worker bees are female
🐝 A hive can contain 30,000–60,000 bees
🐝 Honey never spoils if stored properly 🍯
🐝 Bees communicate through a “waggle dance”
🐝 One bee makes only about 1/12 teaspoon of honey in its lifetime

Tiny insects. HUGE impact. 🌼🍯

06/06/2026

🚫 Why Pesticides Affect Honey Bees

Honey bees work hard to pollinate crops and flowers, but pesticides can make that job much harder. 🐝

Certain pesticides can:
⚠️ Harm bees directly
⚠️ Affect their ability to navigate back to the hive
⚠️ Reduce colony health
⚠️ Contaminate pollen and nectar sources

One of the best ways to help pollinators is by being mindful of when and how pesticides are used.

Helpful tips:
🌙 Spray late evening when bees are less active
🌼 Avoid spraying blooming plants
🐝 Choose pollinator-safe options whenever possible

Healthy pollinators help create healthy ecosystems. 💛

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17730 Elizabeth Street
Alvin, TX
77511

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