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The ancient Egyptians knew how to store pure honey the right way. Real, unadulterated honey never spoils. Discover why glass jars matter, how temperature affects honey, and how to re-liquefy crystallized honey without destroying its natural enzymes.
Killer Bees Honey 2025 Smoky Mountain Wildflower honey underwent comprehensive lab testing at ALS Analytica Labs in New Zealand, and the results were exceptional—placing it among the top 1–2% of honey worldwide.
A mild spring with early nectar flows has lead to strong hives in our apiaries while we try to keep the hard-working hive girls from swarming.
Tulip poplar trees (Liriodendron tulipifera), aka the fiddle tree or American tulip tree in The South, are a favorite among honey bees. They thrive in poor soils and produce a prodigious amount of nectar in the spring, making them a one-stop shop for busy honey bees.
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Wildflower honey is a reflection of its botanical and geographical origin, and usually comes from a variety of sources. Typical wildflower honey contains pollen markers from 50 - 200+ different sources, and these sources vary from year to year.
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