About Myself and Back Porch Bees
Nice to meet you!
Back Porch Bees is a home grown company in North Delta, British Columbia, Canada.
I sell local, raw, unpasteurized honey and produce body care products, household products and candles using beeswax and propolis from local hives.
I've completed the Kwantlen Polytechnic Commerical Beekeeping Program in 2019 and the University of British Columbia Bee Masters in 2020
The love for bees was a gift from my Dad and I'm happy to share the gifts from the hive with you!
~Emily~
Beekeeper
Honey
All my honey comes from local hives kept in the Lower Mainland, some honey even comes from my very own backyard in North Delta! The honey is raw and unpasteurized, so you will receive all the beneficial properties of honey, including immunity booster, relief from seasonal allergies, soothe sore throats, aid in digestion and also is an excellent antioxidant. Raw honey is also antibacterial and antimicrobial so can be used in the treatment of wounds and burns.
Blueberry Blossom Honey
Sold out until next season!
The bees have collected nectar from the Blueberry Blossoms to make this delicious honey. Beautiful floral notes make this medium coloured and tasty honey.
Creamed Honey
~110ml-$8 ~500ml-$18
Beautiful local, raw, and unpasteurized Creamed Honey. A creamy smooth texture and is fantastic on hot butter toast or anywhere you'd use honey.
Wildflower Honey
~110ml-$7, ~500ml-$17, ~750ml-$25
Wildflower Honey from your backyard! The bees have collected their nectar from Wildflowers growing in my North Delta neighborhood and from my beeyard in Campbell Valley. A beautiful light floral honey that is as local as it gets!
Cinnamon Creamed Honey
~500ml-$18
A creamy delight! Cinnamon Creamed Honey is fantastic on toast, drizzled on ice cream, spread on waffles and pancakes, but is amazing in coffee!
Fireweed Honey
~500ml-$20, ~750ml-$28
Fireweed Honey is known as the "Champagne of Honey" and is a very special honey. The Fireweed plant is the first plant to return in areas that have had forest fires. It is packed with micro and macro elements, high in vitamin B and loaded with citric acid, 3 times more than citrus fruit! Fireweed Honey is more than lovely tasting, it can help with stomach ulcers, insomnia, immune system issues, respiratory issues, acidity and wound healing because of it's antibacterial and antiseptic properties.
How to Safely Decrystallize Honey
Method:
Step 1. Find a pot with a lid that is large enough to hold your jar(s) of crystallized honey.
Step 2. Boil water in a kettle and place jar(s) of honey in pot. Fill pot with "just off" boiling water until water comes 3/4 way up jar of honey.
Step 3. Place lid onto pot and leave overnight. No peaking, we want the water to cool slowly.
Step 4. Beautiful liquid honey, ready for your morning tea and toast.
Note: If your honey hasn't fully decrystallized, no worries, just repeat the process.
Hive Body Care Products
All my Body Care Products are made with natural ingredients, pure beeswax, propolis and made by me.
Propolis Hand Balm
$12ea.
Propolis has high antibacterial qualities and is an excellent addition to this beeswax hand balm.
Beeswax Lip Balm
$4ea.
This refreshing lip balm is made with beeswax and propolis. It comes in 4 flavours, Ginger, Mint, Lavender and Citrus
Honey Soap 1.88oz
$3ea.
This honey based soap comes in 4 scents, Honey, Lime, Ginger and Lavender.
Honey Soap 3.3oz
$6ea.
This honey based soap comes in 4 scents, Honey, Lime, Ginger and Lavender.
Vintage Honey Pot Beeswax Candles
I enjoy searching thrift stores and antique shops for vintage honey pots and am happy to share them with you! I've filled each vintage honey pot with pure beeswax to make a candle out of each one. After you've enjoyed the candle you then have a cool honey pot to continue to enjoy. *They are "vintage" so please expect a couple signs of age but definitely nothing that detracts from the honey pot.
Vintage Honey Pot Beeswax Candle
$30
Vintage Honey Pot Beeswax Candle
$30
Vintage Honey Pot Beeswax Candle
$30
Vintage Honey Pot Beeswax Candle
$30
Beeswax Candles
All our candles are made with 100% beeswax and 100% cotton wicks. Beeswax candles are known for their air purifying qualities and amazing aroma!
Small Skep Beeswax Candle
$6ea.
This cute Small Skep candle is sure to please any bee lover!
Cute Bee Beeswax Candle
$10ea.
Who could resist a sweet bee like me?!
Honey Comb Beeswax Candle with Bee
$10ea. ~Sold Out~
Another fun bee candle for yourself, friends or family.
Diamond Pillar Beeswax Candle
$12ea.
A classic pillar candle to enhance any decor.
Obelisk Pillar Beeswax Candle
$10ea.
A modern style candle for everyone.
Beeswax Tin Candle
$12ea.
This 6oz candle is wonderful for daily use.
12" Taper Beeswax Candles 2pk
$10pair
A beautiful set of candles to set off any table.
Tealights Beeswax 8pk
$9pk.
Enjoy the beeswax aroma anywhere with these lovely tea lights
Fir Tree Beeswax Candle
$10ea.
A sweet little tree for anytime of the year.
Pillar Beeswax Candle with Fir Trees
$12ea.
A beautiful candle for any season.
Classic Beeswax Pillar Candle
~2"×3.5"-$10 ~2"×4.5"-$12 ~2"×6.5"-$14
These Classic Beeswax Pillar Candles will add a beautiful glow and aroma to any room.
Household Products
Reusable Beeswax Food Wraps 2pk.
$16ea.
These reusable food wraps are made with beeswax and pine rosin which makes them highly antimicrobial. Comes with two wraps, 10"x10" and 14"x14" excellent for wrapping sandwiches and leftovers.
*Material colours and patterns my vary*
Honey Dippers
$3ea.
Any excellent way to serve up your yummy raw, unpasteurized honey!
Beeswax Wood Conditioner 3oz
$12ea.
Beeswax Wood Conditioner is made from pure beeswax and natural oils. It's excellent for refreshing any wood surface and can even be used on food items such as wooden cutting boards and bowls as my Beeswax Wood Conditioner is made from 100% food safe ingredients.
Beeswax Leather Restoration Cream
$12
Beeswax Leather Restoration Cream is excellent for bringing life back to all your leather items. Made with pure beeswax and natural oils, it rejuvenates, conditions and protects your leather items. You can use it on many leather items such as footwear, belts, purses or furniture.
**As with any product you put on leather you'll want to test it in an inconspicuous area first to make sure you like the desired result and colour.