Honey from the farm

Honey is one of the most important foods produced at the farm, because the honeybees who make it are responsible for boosting the pollination of other crops, such as beans and apples. 

Sheepdrove Organic Farm is a dream site for Norman Davies, the bee farmer who works all the hives. “There are so many wild flowers here as well as the farm crops. My favourite sources of nectar and pollen for the honeybees at Sheepdrove are the fantastic white clover, sainfoin, spring-sown beans and the borage. Borage and clover have been the main source for honeybees in recent years. Borage gives a clear and runny honey, perfect for honey left in the comb, because it remains easy to spread for a long time”.

Honeycomb also goes into the jars of chunk honey shown in the picture above. “Yes the wax is perfectly edible,” explains Norman. “Honeycomb is the best way to eat honey. Spread it onto hot toast, or simply eat it off a teaspoon!”

Look out for the honeycomb, chunk honey and clear runny honey on sale in our Family Butcher Shops in Bristol and Maida Vale, London.

*Please note: All hives are on our farm, however this honey cannot be classed as 'organic' because the bees are able to fly for miles to gather nectar and pollen, and their journeys could cover flowers on non-organic land.