We’re buzzing with excitement to announce that orders are now open for our Spring 2025 honey bee colonies! Whether you’re a seasoned beekeeper looking to expand your apiary or a first-timer eager to dive into the wonderful world of beekeeping, we’ve got just what you need to set your season up for success.

Pickup Day 2024 was a hit, and we can’t wait to do it all over again in May 2025! Reserve your colony today and get ready to join the Diggin’ Livin’ community for another incredible season of sustainable, natural beekeeping.

Why Choose Diggin’ Livin’ Honey Bee Colonies? Our bees are raised with love, care, and the heritage techniques we share in Raising Resilient Bees. Using natural nest beekeeping methods, we create strong, adaptable colonies that contribute to the vitality of your apiary and local ecosystem.

We offer three options to meet your unique needs:

Starter Colony with Purchased Equipment Includes an 8-frame nucleus colony with medium frames and a naturally-reared Diggin’ Livin’ queen. This package comes complete with sustainably sourced cedar equipment: a hive box, migratory lid, and 2-way bottom board—everything you need to get started.

8-Frame Medium-Frames Nucleus Colony in Rented Equipment Perfect for beekeepers who already have their own gear. You’ll enjoy resilient bees in rented equipment, which you’ll transfer to your setup at home.

Complete Colony Kit Ideal for first-time beekeepers! This kit includes a colony plus three cedar hive boxes, a 2-way bottom board, and a locking migratory lid, providing a fully equipped hive setup.

What Makes Our Bees Special? At Diggin’ Livin’, we take pride in our natural queen-rearing techniques. We allow each hive to raise its own queen from sister eggs, fostering strong, genetically diverse colonies. Our approach avoids grafting, ensuring that queens are seamlessly integrated and supported within their hives. These resilient genetics help our bees thrive in their new homes and enhance the health of your local pollinator populations.

Plan for Pickup Pickup will take place in early to mid-May 2025 in Southern Oregon. As the date approaches, we’ll provide all the details you need for a smooth pickup experience.

What to Bring: Straps to secure the hive body and a truck or open-air vehicle for safe transport. Important Note: Quantities are limited, and our colonies sell out fast—secure your reservation today!

Join Us for Spring 2025! We’re thrilled to help you grow your apiary or start your beekeeping journey with resilient, naturally raised bees. Reserve your colony now and look forward to a thriving hive come spring.

Ready to order? Don’t wait—be part of the buzzing excitement this May!