January & February 2026: Shop online 24/7 and Curb-side pick up available DAILY.

Storefront opens March 3rd, 2026!

January & February 2026: Shop online 24/7 and Curb-side pick up available DAILY.

Storefront opens March 3rd, 2026!

Vancouver Island Beekeeping

Vancouver Island’s go-to beekeeping supply store, Home Grown Bee, has everything a beekeeper needs! Located in the Comox Valley, we offer a wide range of beekeeping supplies, in-hive services, educational workshops, courses, local honey and beeswax products!

Our Merville shop is a welcoming hub for beekeepers and honey enthusiasts alike.

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Featured Products

2026 New Zealand 1KG Package
2026 New Zealand 1KG Package
$100.00
$100.00
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Deposit or Full Amount: Deposit (remaining due upon pick up)

Imported from New Zealand, each package contains approximately 1 kg of worker bees and a mated queen in her cage. These early-season packages are an excellent way to start or expand your apiary. What: 1 kg of New Zealand bees + 1 mated, caged queenPrice: A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to... Read More
Honey Favours
Honey Favours
$4.50
$4.50
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Looking for a sweet and thoughtful gift to celebrate a special occasion? Our local Comox Valley honey makes a beautiful addition to any event — from weddings and bridal showers to teacher gifts, office thank-yous, and party favors. 65g hexagonal jars – $4.50 per jar, no minimum order required. 140g... Read More

Courses & Workshops

Beekeeping 101 - Online, self-paced course!

Beekeeping 101 - Online, self-paced course!
$115.95
$115.95
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Mason Bee Workshop

Mason Bee Workshop
$19.95
$19.95
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Honeybees making beeswax on Vancouver Island.

Hive Tours at Home Grown Bee
from $14.95
from $14.95
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Meet the Beekeeper

I’m Rachel, founder of Home Grown Bee, Vancouver Island’s hub for beekeeping supplies, pollinator education, local honey and beeswax products.

My journey with bees began more than 10 years ago at Simon Fraser University’s Pollination Ecology Lab, where I worked with honeybee colonies and native pollinators. I later gained hands-on experience managing a large apiary and queen-rearing operation, which fuelled my passion for hive management. I then balanced apiary work with teaching hobbyist beekeepers, discovering the value of urban beekeeping and hands-on education.

After launching Home Grown Bee in 2021, we opened our Vancouver Island storefront in the Comox Valley in May 2022—a welcoming space where beekeepers and honey lovers can explore quality supplies, enjoy local honey, and immerse themselves in the world of bees.

Comox Valley, Vancouver Island
Comox Valley Beekeeper, Rachel Halliwell of Home Grown Bee.

Visit Us

Jan. & Feb. Storefront Hours:


Order online and pick up

via curb-side pick up - available DAILY

(no storefront days for Jan. & Feb.)


Online Store:

Always open – Shop 24/7

Our Location:

6575 Poulton Road, Merville BC
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