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Copoco's Honey From beeswax to pollen and honey, we have all of your sweets and beekeeping needs! Located in Fort Collins, CO we are a proud family-owned local business.
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Northern Colorado winters mean serious cold, big temperature swings, and long stretches without foraging, so hives need ...
10/14/2026

Northern Colorado winters mean serious cold, big temperature swings, and long stretches without foraging, so hives need real prep by early to mid-October. Here are the top three tips:

1. Consolidate and insulate. Reduce the hive down to the number of boxes the colony can actually keep warm, remove empty frames, and add a wind break or hive wrap. Colorado’s wind chill is often harder on bees than the cold itself.

2. Make sure they have enough stores. Aim for 60 to 90 pounds of honey per hive given how long and unpredictable winter can be here. If a hive feels light, feed a thick 2:1 sugar syrup or fondant before it gets too cold for bees to take it down.

3. Ventilate without losing heat. Moisture buildup from condensation is one of the biggest winter killers, often more dangerous than the cold itself. A small upper entrance or moisture quilt lets damp air escape while keeping the cluster warm below.

Enjoying a honey smoked salmon crunch salad for lunch today at work, with a Crimson Blossom honey mocktail. Life is good...
10/12/2026

Enjoying a honey smoked salmon crunch salad for lunch today at work, with a Crimson Blossom honey mocktail. Life is good.

This weekend is the Grand Opening of seed and spirit distillery here in Fort Collins! Head over to try the Copoco's Bees...
10/10/2026

This weekend is the Grand Opening of seed and spirit distillery here in Fort Collins! Head over to try the Copoco's Bees Knees cocktail, along with their impressive list of good food and drinks.

Joel, over Seed and Spirit, has let us keep bees on his place in Rist Canyon for almost two decades now.

We are so grateful for his, and everyone's, over at Seed and Spirit, support and love for beekeeping and honey in Northern Colorado.

10/08/2026

Lol. We that this "Cure" was funny and had to share it as a good recipe. If you make some of this "Cure" please share!

10/05/2026

Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus/Ericameria nauseosus) is one of the last big nectar sources of the year, and bees know it. Here’s why it matters:

Most flowers have already finished blooming by the time rabbitbrush hits its peak in September and October, so it becomes one of the only abundant nectar and pollen sources left before winter. Bees rely on this late flush to build up their final food stores, which can make the difference in how well a colony survives the cold months. Its bright yellow blooms and pungent smell also make it easy for foragers to locate from a distance, which is why you’ll often see hives absolutely covered in bees when it’s flowering nearby.

As for what it tells us about the season, rabbitbrush blooming is basically nature’s calendar marker for fall in Colorado. It thrives in the state’s dry, high-elevation landscapes and tends to flower right as the days shorten and temperatures start to drop, so its yellow bursts across hillsides and roadsides are a reliable sign that the growing season is winding down and the shift toward winter has begun. 🌾

10/01/2026

Timing your harvest right means happy bees and better honey. Here’s what to check for:

-Cap check: At least 80% of the honeycomb frame should be capped with wax. Capped honey means the moisture content is low enough that it won’t ferment.

-Season sense: Late summer to early fall is prime harvest time in most climates, after the main nectar flow ends but before bees need their stores for winter.

-Leave enough behind: Always leave 40 to 60 pounds of honey per hive (more in colder regions) so your colony has enough food to survive the winter months.

Swing by our store on North College for harvesting materials and tips! 🍯

09/22/2026

Starting out in beekeeping can feel overwhelming! We get it. It was for us too, once upon a time. There’s gear, terminology, and a hundred opinions on what you “need” before you even get your first bees. The truth is, most beginners overspend on equipment they don’t need and underinvest in the basics that actually matter, like understanding your local climate and choosing the right hive placement. Start small, ask questions, and find a mentor if you can. Beekeeping rewards patience far more than it rewards a big budget and fancy stuff :D!

09/14/2026

Raw honey has been used for centuries for more than just sweetening tea but for health and wellbeing!

Honey contains natural antioxidants and enzymes that get lost in the heavy processing most store-bought honey goes through (even if it says ‘local honey’ or ‘small batch’). Locally sourced honey also carries traces of the very plants pollinators visited nearby, which is part of why so many people reach for it during allergy and cold seasons. It’s not a cure-all, but choosing raw, local honey is a small swap that comes with real benefits. We’ve got plenty for ya at our North College location!

09/09/2026

Colorado’s native plants (think rabbitbrush, penstemon, and native asters) aren’t just beautiful, they’re a lifeline for local pollinators (honey bees love ‘em).

These species evolved alongside Colorado’s bees and are naturally suited to our elevation, soil, and unpredictable weather, which means they require less water and support more biodiversity than typical ornamental plants. Even a small patch of native blooms can give bees the steady food source they need through the season. Planting native should be a permanent trend in our humble opinion.

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09/03/2026

Most people think of a beehive as one big bee family living happily together, but that ain’t it. is actually a finely tuned system with distinct roles: the queen, the workers, and the drones each doing their own job to keep everything running. Understanding how a colony actually functions changes the way you see every jar of honey on the shelf. It’s not just sweet — it’s the output of thousands of tiny decisions made by an entire community working in sync. Next time you spread honey on your toast, you’re tasting the result of that whole system at work.

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2020 N College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO
80524

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Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

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