Backyard Hives

Benefits of backyard beehives

Fully Managed

Our certified beekeepers will provide a complimentary inspection of your backyard for hosting suitability, and make any recommendations for enhancing a pollinator-friendly space. Then we will install and monitor hive productivity and safety for the remainder of the entire season. 

Boost Blooms

Once the hive is safely positioned, bees will begin to pollinate your garden’s fruits, vegetables and flowers, enhancing it’s growth and beauty. See up to a 50% increase in blooms and produce volume.

Support Farmers

We love strengthening communities. 20% of your payment will go directly to support a local farmer in your area. We will introduce you to them by sharing how your contribution went to specifically improve an operation of theirs.

Be a Part of Research

By hosting a backyard beehive, you are contributing to critical agriculture research. We track your bees behavior and pollination progress to optimize biodiversity locally. We share our findings back with farmers and academia as part of our commitment to creating more sustainable agricultural.

Additional Perks

  • In full compliance with town ordinances, we will retrieve approval and coordinate health inspections from the Town of Natick, MA (other towns, depending)

  • If desired, we can provide complimentary review of pollinator-friendly flowers and plants tailored to your backyard’s unique conditions, such as sun exposure, soil type, and rainfall

  • Customize your beehive, handmade from pine

  • Receive a 8oz jar of your honey, refined and bottled just for you

  • Customer service available by phone or email

  • We are a fully-insured service

  • Note that your beehives can remain on site and extend through the winter season at your discretion. We always re-queen hives come Spring for maintaining maximum productivity.

Our Process

Assessment

Year Round: Start with a pollination assessment to see if your yard is suitable for a hive. We’ll help select a spot that’s safe for you and the bees.

Hive Install

Late March/Early April: After obtaining the permit, we will install your hive in the optimal location, complete with a thriving colony of friendly bees.

Inspections

April - October: We manage all inspections throughout the season to ensure your bees are healthy, safe, and productive.

Honey Harvest

October: At the end of the season, enjoy 8oz of your hive’s honey, a biodiversity report, and option for hive over-wintering if desired.

Pricing

The total cost for a colony, full season maintenance, and included services is a flat $2,000.

As a transparent organization, your contribution goes to support three key areas of our mission.

What does my contribution go to?

$750
Hive Inspection, Education, Research

$400
Automatic Investment in Local Farms

$850
Hive Materials, Bees, Nutrition, Medicine