Bees in the 'Burbs

06/18/2026

Honey, listen. If you aren’t buying local honey, then well…you should be!!

Here are three reasons why you should buy local vs the grocery store (ew) honey:

1. It can help with seasonal allergies🤧
2. It tastes better all around😋
3. You’re supporting small and local businesses🛍️

So next time you’re at the market and you see a small honey business, snag some of that local honey. Doesn’t matter if you already have some at home! It’s socially expectable to have a pantry full of honey since it never expires😉

06/16/2026

Let’s Go (to the market) Girls✨ 🐝

We’re set up and ready in Renton!! You can find us here every Tuesday from 3p-7p☀️

06/15/2026

🐝 Ever thought about starting your own hive? Whether you’re looking to boost your backyard ecosystem, harvest your own honey, or you’re just a bit bee-curious, this is the perfect place to start!

Join us for Introduction to Beekeeping, part of the Maple Valley Library’s Backyard Homesteading Series. 🍯

Here is a quick look at what we’ll cover:

Bee Biology: Learn the fascinating inner workings of a honeybee hive.

The Gear: Get a close look at the foundational equipment used by local beekeepers.

The Best Part: Taste a variety of incredible honey types produced by different flower nectars! 🌸

When: Saturday, June 20 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM 📍

Where: Maple Valley Library (21844 SE 248th Street)

Cost: FREE! Registration is not required. Just buzz on in!

Sponsored by the Maple Valley Library Guild & King County Library System.

06/14/2026

Book Club at Bees in the ‘Burbs! 📖

Keen Readers book club just finished Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan. They enjoyed a honey tasting with our varieties of honey, with delicious snacks for pairing. Thankful to provide our space for such a wonderful group of people. 🐝 🍯

06/14/2026

Last day of Maple Valley Days! We’re also at the Auburn Farmers Market and Haunted Farmers Market today, come brave the heat with us!☀️

06/13/2026

You can find us at this weekend, make sure to grab a sample of our new Vetch honey😋😍

06/11/2026

I love their bread, and I love it even more with our honey!!😍😋

Sometimes you have to admit when someone does it better…

Honey, that is. ☺️🥰

While we love our own wildflower honey, our recent trip to proved they’ve got something pretty special going on! Their blackberry honey is absolutely delicious, so this week we’re featuring it in our original sourdough at the Maple Valley Farmers Market.

Come support two local businesses, treat yourself to some incredible bread, and enjoy all the goodness that comes from real, local ingredients. 🍯🍞🤭

See you Saturday!

06/11/2026

Board of the Month is here!✨🍯
This month we’re featuring the sweet magic of Bees in the 'Burbs fresh honeycomb on a board that perfectly balances sweet, savory, and everything in between.
🧀 Burrata Cheese
🍯 Hot Honey
🥩 Salami & Capicola
🍓 Fresh Strawberries
🫐 Blueberries
🌰 Candied Walnuts
🥒 Gherkins
🍯 Local Honeycomb
✨ Finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze

06/09/2026

Small business girlies supporting other small business girlies? I’m here for it.

Two new products have come to our shop - Room & Linen Spray from and Cold Pressed Soaps from

Did you know that MommApothecary uses Wild Grove Essential oils and our honey in her cold pressed soaps? Well, now you do. Each purchase supports these beautiful women owned businesses.

Buzz in to pick up yours today, and feel good about treating yourself 💃✨❤️

06/09/2026

Family owned since 2012, this business is the bee's knees! Offering a wide selection of local, raw varieties that showcase unique flavors of different flowers, plus honeycombs, beeswax candles, and other fun bee products, they are the experts on all things bees (they teach classes too!)