Ashby Farms

08/01/2026

Sometimes the bees do what the bees wanna do

07/28/2026

2026 Sourwood production was phenomenal this year in all 4 of our NC mountain yards. Time to get extracting!

06/30/2026

Landon today at one of our pollination yards. The squash and zucchini pollen is starting to stack up!!!

06/21/2026

A giant thanks to my buddy John Martin!!! He helped me get the last Sourwood yard set up this morning at 1,700’. We inspected another yard nearby, and they’re just starting to bring in fresh nectar. Fingers crossed!

06/18/2026

2,200’….. And now we wait…..

06/16/2026

Sourwood update at 1650’:

Nothing!

Shook a dozen frames and they’re all dry so far. Any day now I guess…..

06/08/2026

Delivered the first load of Sourwood colonies this morning at 1650’. Should kick off in 5-7 days!

05/30/2026

Always talkin smack with my buddy Clint Brooks!!!! Gotta keep each other on our toes!

05/28/2026

Due to an order cancellation, I’ve got 6 extra mated queens available. Pickup is next Tuesday June 2nd at 5:00p in Burlington NC. $50/ea
Call/text Ashby 336.693.4392

05/07/2026

The media team from Steve’s Garden Market in Graham came out for a day in the bee yard. I hope you’ll watch!

54 likes, 2 comments. “Ever wonder where your honey starts? 🍯✨ Ashby himself walks us through the hives from the very beginning. One of our trusted partners at Steve’s Garden Market!”