Courtesy Anya’s Apothekere
Anya’s Apothekere
Courtesy Anya’s Apothekere
Years ago, drawing on her background in health and wellness, Anya Corson began a quest to find a super food that would work with her daughter’s food allergies. Today, her label's flavors include Organic Jalapeño, Organic Onion, and Organic Garlic. The company's site also offers mouth-watering recipe suggestions. Nine-ounce jars are sold separately for $9.99 per jar. Items can be purchased at The Center for Mind, Body & Spirit, AO&CO, Parker’s Table, Amazon, and the Anya’s Apothekere website.
Photo by Samantha Eason
Bee Simple
Bee Simple's Mary Densmore and James Meinert have been keeping bees for the past eight years. “Not only are bees excellent pollinators for the garden, but honey also has many healing remedies for allergies, cough, or sore throat, to name a few,” says Densmore. “Bees are a wonderful example of working together in a collective," adds Meinert. "Each one has her role in making the hive thrive through foraging, caring for the queen, making honey, producing wax, or caring for the young bees.” Their wildflower honey ranges from $10–$20 and can be found at the Tower Grove Farmers' Market on Saturdays. They also offer bath and body products, including soaps and beard oil, which can be found online.
In the Name of the Bee
Courtesy In the Name of the Bee
Owner Jenny McComb has been keeping bees for the past decade and now keeps bees in her Dogtown backyard, along with other locations throughout the metro area. “I like that St. Louis people can have St. Louis honey,” says McComb. “It is delicious, due to black locust, linden, and other floral bee forage." Honey ranges from $8–$25 and can be purchased at Union Studio, Golden Grocer, Local Harvest, Winslow’s Table, and Treasure Aisles.
Courtesy Harold's
Harold’s Famous Bee Co.
Courtesy Harold's
Harold Gallaher and Amanda Hutchings run this one-stop shop in Ste. Genevieve that specializes in all things honey. Free tastings are offered at the store's honey bar, which also allows the opportunity to educate visitors about sustainable beekeeping and honey production. The wide array of edible products include local honey, honeycomb, honey ice cream, and honey spreads, ranging from $3–$15. Items are available in store and online.
DB Honey
Courtesy DB Honey
Dan and Robyn Brouk began keeping bees in 2016, making honey from the hives in their Tower Grove backyard, with additional hives in Affton. “The honeybees themselves are the main reason we got into beekeeping, but the honey is important because of the many health benefits,” says Dan Brouk. “A lot of people have never had raw, unfiltered honey, unlike what is found in many grocery stores. It can be a stark difference.” DB Honey's 1-pound jars are $10 and sold at Urban Matter, Garden District STL, and The Green Goose.
Habitat Honey
Courtesy Habitat Honey
Owners Jeff and Tessa Weaver have been in business for seven years, harvesting honey all over the St. Louis region, as well as Jefferson County and Crawford County. One hundred percent of honey sale proceeds go toward funding pollinator habitats, as well as providing new beekeepers with hives, equipment, and education. (Habitat Honey also offers a volunteer program.) “Each year, our goal is to give out up to 10 hives, and in return we ask for a jar or two if the new beekeepers are successful with their bees,” says Jeff Weaver. Liquid and creamed honey are sold by the quart (about three pounds) for $20 and $5 for a honey dipper, or $300 for a 5-gallon bucket (about 60 pounds.) Contact the Weavers directly for pickup via Habitat Honey's website.
Courtesy Millis Meadows
Millis Meadows
Three years ago, Tom Millis and Elsa Stuart began selling honey, which they create in their Kirkwood backyard. “Our apiary is located in a suburban setting, but we have worked hard to make it home to many native plants, insects, and animals,” says Stuart. “While honeybees are beneficial to humans for pollinating many of the foods we eat, there are many other native pollinator species that are still extremely important to the preservation of the natural world.” Millis Meadows currently offers wildflower honey in 16-ounce bottles and will soon introduce a special black locust varietal honey; prices range from $8–$10. The honey is sold at Millis Animal Hospital, and check back online for future ordering options.
