We are a small bee yard located near the Abita Creek Flatwoods Preserve. Our bees are working hard building up their hives to prepare for the honey flow. The honey flow is that sweet spot in time when the plants are in bloom, and the bees have access to abundant resources allowing the bees to dramatically accelerate the creation of honey within the hive. The two basic requirements for a good honey flow are the accessibility of nectar and suitable weather for flying.
When these conditions are present, we see an increase of activity with the bees flowing in and out of the hive. During the honey flow, it’s possible for a strong hive to gain 5 lbs. or more of honey in a single day. So it’s our job to make sure the bees have room to work and continued access to pesticide free plants and blooms.
We will update this site when we have honey and products for sale at local markets in Abita Springs, Covington and New Orleans. In the meantime, we will post updates on our hives and show you the process.
The Abita Honey Co., LLC 