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  • We had a swarm end up in our yard. Gave Ward a call and within a half an hour was on site boxing them up. Came back the next day... read more

    Scott Grapensteter
    June 18, 2023

    Excellent service. He was able to identify a paper wasp nest over the phone. Extremely helpful.

    J
    September 16, 2020

    Ward did a wonderful presentation to our garden club! Ward took the time to customize his presentation to our group & make it very interesting and relevant to the group’s... read more

    Allyson Hiranandani
    October 25, 2023
  • Brighton Honey is delicious, they say the best health benefits comes from honey that is sourced locally in your area. I am so excited that I have Ward in my... read more

    Rory Griffin
    November 3, 2022

    spectacular honey from very kind friendly people.

    Martha Graham
    September 16, 2020

    Best honey around! I would highly recommend to anyone looking for some good local honey in NY.

    Gabriel Mangieri
    October 3, 2022
  • Local honey!

    Gene Fleming
    January 20, 2023

    If I can do more than 5 stars I would. Unique find, the best quality product received from Brighton Honey. I buy often and get it shipped to VA. Best... read more

    shaden shorrosh
    September 16, 2020

    Great beekeeper and incredible honey!

    Elizabeth Kellman
    September 16, 2020
  • Whenever I visit Rochester or pass by along the thruway I always make time to visit and buy some honey. The honey is amazing and Ward is brilliant. Ward... read more

    Kenneth Barnett
    January 29, 2023

    This Honey is Awesome , I have bought Honey From Brighton on multiple occasions and will continue, Wife and Daughter love it to, I highly recommend you give it a... read more

    Brian Weerbrouck
    September 16, 2020

    Have been ordering Brighton honey for faraway friends for a couple years now, and the orders have been swiftly processed by Ward and arrived on time with great reviews from... read more

    James Whorton
    December 20, 2023
  • I’m beyond happy to have found Ward and Brighton Honey. As a first year beekeeper, I was intimidated at taking on a new skill. After reading a few books I... read more

    Lydia Crawford
    June 27, 2022

    You know where to go if you need pure natural honey in Rochester. Plus Ward is happy to chat about his process and even offers a tour if interested.

    Olusola Ajibade
    September 21, 2023

    Ward came out and dealt with a honey bee hive in our neighbors Tree. he came out the morning after I called and removed the hive safely and with... read more

    Arron Hall
    June 30, 2022
  • The snow covered hives are beautiful. The birds abound at the feeders. A small piece of solitude where the cats peacefully sleep.

    Alden Graham
    September 16, 2020

    Love the honey, it's amazing!!!!! great owner and great price!!

    Christy Kron
    September 16, 2019

    I’ve bought delicious honey from Brighton Honey a few times and always loved it, but today we needed help with something else..... BEES! We woke to a bunch of... read more

    Lindsay M
    September 16, 2019

Local Wildflower Honey

Located in the town of Brighton just outside Rochester, New York is our apiary and gardens. At Brighton Honey, we are passionate about honey and pride ourselves on producing locally sourced wildflower honey without chemicals, antibiotics, or pesticides. It's natural, raw honey sourced from my hives. If you are looking for local honey please contact us or you can purchase honey online. If you want to stop by to purchase honey and you can see the bees hard at work. Brighton Honey is 100% pure, raw, unfiltered, all-natural, and is never heat-treated. If you hold it up to the sunlight you can see specks of pollen grains and tiny pieces of white beeswax, something that missing in processed or imported honey typically from the supermarket.

If you are looking for honey in the Hudson Valley please visit my brother's site West Nyack Honey

Some Interesting Honey Facts

Honey is a natural plant product gathered by bees and is:

  • Naturally vegan
  • Naturally kosher
  • A near-zero carbon footprint source of concentrated energy!
  • What is honey?
    What is honey? Honey is concentrated flower nectar that has been processed by bees. The bees ingest the nectar and enzymes break down complex sugars into simple sugars. The bees then place the honey in wax cells and fan it with their wings to remove the excess moisture. Honey is 80% natural sugar, mostly fructose, and glucose. Honey is much sweeter than table sugar.
  • What is local honey?

    Local honey can be considered local to the region where the nectar is gathered and its source. The region is based on geography along with the tree cover and wildflower mix. Most of the nectar in the spring is from trees while the fall honey is from fall wildflowers.

  • Will honey help my cough?

    Will honey help my cough? Yes! Honey is a long-trusted remedy for temporary relief from coughing. Honey has also been shown to be more effective in treating children’s coughs than over the counter cough medicines.

  • How many calories in honey?

    How many calories in honey? Each tablespoon of honey contains about 60 calories. Honey has a healthy glycemic index (GI) because its simple sugars are gradually absorbed into the bloodstream. It may be better than some other sweeteners for those who need to watch their sugar intake.

    honey nutritional label

  • What is raw honey?

    Raw honey is honey that is taken directly from the hive without heat stabilization or additives. Raw honey will naturally crystallize over time.

  • What is Honeycomb?

    A honeycomb is a structure of a hexagonal lattice of cells made from wax that honeybees use for honey storage and brood rearing. Honeycomb is a delicacy and is honey that is sealed in beeswax cells is the purest form of raw honey. The wax has little or no nutritional value and will pass through our gut without issue. For more information: Wikipedia link

    Raw Cut Honeycomb; Raw Comb Honey Spring Light

    raw cut comb honeycomb brightonhoney.com

For millennia, humans have been consuming honey. During the early days of hominids, honey was the primary source of concentrated energy. In ancient civilizations, honey was a highly prized and luxurious gift. Honey has been utilized for medicinal purposes, trade, fermentation for beverages, and as a natural sweetener for tea. Beekeepers, who manage an apiary, are unique farmers who cultivate honey as a crop. Beekeeping is the process of providing a safe and secure habitat for bees which in turn saves them energy and allows for the harvesting of honey for human consumption. This practice has been around for centuries and is one of the most important agricultural practices.

Natural Honey is a highly concentrated solution of sugars from flower nectar or a solution that has reached supersaturation. The complex flavors of local honey are a unique combination of the flora within a geographic location and the influences of climate and soil. Flower nectar is the treat or payment to bees provided by plants in trade for pollination. Honeybees drive off the water concentrating the nectar which accomplishes two major objectives saving space and naturally creating a substance that protects the sugars from spoiling.

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Humans have been gathering and using honey for over 10,000 years. It was even discovered in the tomb of King Tutankhamun. The ancient Egyptians were well aware of honey's medicinal properties and produced mead, a fermented alcoholic beverage made from honey. Even today, honey is used as a medicine and many believe it has health benefits, including treating allergies, wounds, burns, and having antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Honey is not only delicious and nutritious but also a natural product with multiple uses beyond eating it out of the jar. It can be used as a sweetener in recipes or beverages, as an ingredient in DIY beauty products, or added to your skincare routine. You can even use it around the house as a cleaning agent or household remedy.

Being nice to all bees is crucial for their well-being and the health of our planet. Here are a few ways to show kindness to bees: 1. Plant bee-friendly flowers and plants: Create a bee-friendly garden by growing a variety of nectar and pollen-rich flowers. Bees rely on these floral resources for their survival and pollination. 2. Avoid using pesticides: Many pesticides are harmful to bees and can contribute to their decline. Opt for natural pest control methods or use organic alternatives that are safe for bees. 3. Provide water sources: Bees need water for hydration. Create bee-friendly water sources like shallow dishes or birdbaths with floating objects for bees to land on and drink safely. 4. Build bee houses or nests: Some bee species, like solitary bees, require nesting sites. You can construct bee houses using materials like bamboo or drilled wooden blocks to provide shelter for these bees. 5. Educate others: Spread awareness about the importance of bees and their declining populations. Encourage others to be kind to bees and take action to protect them. Remember, by being nice to bees, you are not only helping them but also playing a vital role in maintaining biodiversity and ensuring the pollination of many plants that we rely on for our food and ecosystems.

Unlike other bee-like insects, honeybees are vegetarians and don’t like to be around humans. The only reason honeybees may be interested in you is they smell something sweet perhaps perfume or conditioner. Never swat at bees. If you ever see a clump of bees please make a beekeeper happy and give them a call and let them rescue the bees.