Birmingham, Alabama is home to multiple state parks and outdoor venues such as Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Oak Mountain State Park and Birmingham Zoo. Alabama’s beekeeping industry is also strong, and it’s supported by the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Plant Industry Division, Plant Protection Section, and Apiary Services.
Mountain Sweet Honey Company is committed to offering our Birmingham customers superior honey bees, beekeeping supplies and industry-leading customer service. Our apiaries are in the beautiful northeast Georgia mountains, and we ship bees on a weekly schedule from mid-March to May. Whether you’re an experienced Birmingham beekeeper or just starting out, we have all the beekeeping supplies you need.
No matter your experience or number of hives, we offer a complete line of bees and beekeeping equipment. Our product line includes hive tools, extractors, and protective clothing which are essential for beekeeping. Our beekeeping equipment also includes 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 bee hive.
It’s our goal to keep prices affordable while continuing to offer top quality, organic-friendly supplies for Birmingham beekeepers, which is why 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.
