Asheville Beekeeping Supplies
Beekeeping is huge and only becoming huge in the breathtaking city of Asheville, which lies in western North Carolina’s the Blue Ridge Mountains. Known for its historic architecture, it would be regrettable for anyone to visit Asheville without touring the Biltmore, the city’s 19th-century estate which was built in 1895 as a retreat mirroring the grand castles and estates of France and Britain for George Vanderbilt and his family. Today, visitors can marvel at the architecture and original paintings and furnishings that belonged to Vanderbilt himself. Beyond that, you may also want to explore Pisgah National Forest, which has over 500, 000 acres of large peaks, cascading waterfalls, and heavily forested slopes.
Mountain Sweet Honey Company is all about supporting Asheville beekeepers by offering them top-quality bees and beekeeping supplies, as well as thorough information for beginners and experienced beekeepers. We provide beekeepers across the U.S. with package bees for sale and beekeeping supplies. No matter your level of expertise or how many hives you have, when it comes to bees, we have all you will need to start or maintain a healthy beehive.
Our apiaries are in the beautiful northeast Georgia mountains, and we ship bees on a weekly schedule from mid-March to May.
Asheville, North Carolina Starter Beekeeping Supplies Kit
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8 Frame Starter Hive
Price range: $169.99 through $199.99 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
First Year 8 Frame Hive
Price range: $244.00 through $279.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
10 Frame Starter Hive
Price range: $215.00 through $225.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Beekeeping Jacket & Tools Combo
Price range: $199.00 through $234.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Beekeeping Supplies in Asheville, North Carolina
You will find a complete line of beekeeping supplies at Mountain Sweet Honey Company. Whether you’re just starting out with one hive, or you have hundreds, we supply everything you need. Our beekeeping supplies include hive tools, extractors, and protective clothing which are essential for beekeeping. Our beekeeping supplies also include 8-frame or 10-frame hive bodies, frames, foundation, screen or solid bottom boards, and telescopic covers. We have all the bee health essentials for honey bees. If you’re a beginner, we offer first-year hive kits that have all the necessary equipment for a successful and productive beehive.
Keeping our prices affordable while offering top-quality, organic-friendly supplies is important to us. We offer free shipping on orders more than $150. (Select items not included.)
You can also find bee health items in our shop including essential oils (tea tree, lemongrass), pollen, mite treatments, and supplements.
Located in the wonderful north Georgia Mountains, Mountain Sweet Honey Company started as a small hobby and has grown into a productive full-time business. We started selling honey bees and a few beekeeping items in our second year of business and we now ship honeybees across the U.S. and offer a full line of beekeeping supplies. Our focus has always been to provide chemical-free bees, and that remains the same.
We strongly believe in our purpose, which is to offer high-quality bees and beekeeping supplies, offer knowledgeable advice to beekeepers, and to always execute our orders with outstanding customer service.
In 2017, Mountain Sweet Honey Company became the #1 shipper of honey bees in the mid-west. Our growth over the years is largely due to loyal repeat customers, our understanding the logistics of shipping honey bees, and the dedicated employees who helped make this growth possible.
If you’re an expert beekeeper, just starting out, or if you’re just interested in learning more about what it takes to be a beekeeper, contact us today at (706) 886-1322 and our customer service representatives are ready to assist you.
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Beekeepers Association in the State of North Carolina
FAQ
Is beekeeping expensive to start?
The initial cost of beekeeping can be intimidating to new beekeepers. Getting started with beekeeping can be an expensive hobby often costing around $300 for the hive and around another $100 for bees during the first year (depending on if you purchase a nuc or a package). Most folks recommend starting out with two hives for a variety of important reasons.
How do I become a beekeeper in NC?
To become a Certified Beekeeper, the following steps need to be followed.
- Be a current NCSBA member.
- Pass a written test, which is administered through a local NCSBA chapter or given at one of the statewide conferences or testing events.
- Pass a practical test administered by a Certified Level Beekeeper or higher.
- The Practical test will only be valid if given after the candidate successfully passes the Certified Level written exam.
When should I start a beehive in NC?
If you can get them early (late April, early May… regionally dependent) we prefer packages over nucs. Any other time of year, a nucleus hive is ideal. In our region, honey bees are available from May until the end of August.