The Rogers Ranch

03/08/2026

It finally feels and looks like spring 🌼

However, we're not out of the woods yet. There's probably more snow ❄️ to come.

Here's a little update on our winter and hive count 🐝 At the end of summer we had 13 hives, some were stronger than others but everyone had plenty of honey. After treating the bees this fall we lost two of the weaker hives, putting us at 11.

Then around Thanksgiving 🦃 a black bear 🐻 took out one of the hives, bringing us down to 10. They busted thru the fence, electric fence, and the ratchet strap holding the hive to the stand (she was one very determined bear).

At the end of January we lost 2 hives, we haven't inspected/investigated their cause of death yet but that brought us down to 8 hives. Most likely a moisture issue.

By mid February we lost another. So, currently we have 7 hives 🐝 this was definitely the toughest and roughest winter we have experienced in a long time. Fingers crossed that the rest of "winter" is kind to the 7 remaining hives.

02/28/2026

🐝 The bees (and everyone else 😂 who has survived this winter) have been enjoying the springtime temperatures these past two days and the sunshine ☀️

They have been conducting their cleansing flights 💩

12/21/2025

Happy Winter Solstice from our hives to your home 🐝

"Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour." - John Boswell.

The bees are cozy in their hives, and we are resting and relaxing around the wood stove. Thank you to all of our friends and customers for your support these last ten years. We enjoy providing you all with delicious raw honey 🍯

12/20/2025

12/14/2025

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Good afternoon we just got a beautiful fresh delivery of 🐝 honey in 1 and 2 # Jars and creamed honey from The Rogers Ranch. Makes the perfect gift to yourself or someone else. Stop in today until 2. Closed Monday-Tuesday, wednesday-friday 10-5, Saturday 10-4, Sunday 10-2!

11/27/2025

🐝 Beehive- 0
🐻 Bear- 1

Well we had a bear 🐻 get into one of our yards recently. We're already planning on putting a second fence around this one to add another layer of electricity ⚡Also, installing some trail cameras, since the bear will be back since it was successful in its mission.

We are thankful that the other hives are intact (for now) and our other bee yard hasn't been bothered.

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🐝🍯 to all of our friends, family and customers.

💜 Brian & Rachelle

11/26/2025

Most of our customers know this, but we just wanted to share this video explaining about honey 🍯 crystallization.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17P11P2vi6/

10/02/2025

2025 Fall Honey 🍯 is AVAILABLE!!!

Fall Honey 🍯 is dark, rich and more full-bodied. Made from the nectar of golden rod, japanese knotweed and other fall blooms.

Stop on by our self serve cabinet!

We are stocked up with spring honey, summer, and fall honey.

09/23/2025

Honey has so many health benefits 🍯

08/27/2025

We cannot wait to try the delicious baked goods The Outlaw Baker is coming up with 🍯

Be sure to stop by the Hamden Filling Station and grab some of the delicious breads (the onion rolls and sandwich bread are our favorite) and the cinnamon buns of course 🤗

08/16/2025

Happy World Bee Day!