Last storefront day is December 18th!

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

Last Saturday open for the 2025 season is November 1st from 10-2pm!

Last storefront day is December 18th!

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

Last Saturday open for the 2025 season is November 1st from 10-2pm!

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
$3.50
$3.50
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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 – $3.50 per jar, no minimum order required. 140g hexagonal... Read More

Courses & Workshops

Intro to Beekeeping Course: From Curiosity to Confidence

Intro to Beekeeping Course: From Curiosity to Confidence
from $245.00
from $245.00
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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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Hive Tours at Home Grown Bee

Hive Tours at Home Grown Bee
$34.95
$34.95
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Meet the Beekeeper

I'm Rachel, founder of Home Grown Bee. My journey with bees began at Simon Fraser University’s Pollination Ecology Lab, where I worked with honeybee colonies and local pollinators. Later, I gained hands-on experience managing a large apiary and queen rearing operation, which fuelled my passion for hive management. After a few years, I split my time between working in an apiary and teaching hobbyists, discovering the value of urban beekeeping and hands-on education. In 2021, I launched Home Grown Bee, and by May 2022, we opened our Vancouver Island Beekeeping storefront—a hub for beekeepers and honey lovers to find supplies, enjoy local honey and chat bees!

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

Visit Us

Last Storefront Day December 18th!

Storefront Hours:
January we are offering curb-side pick up everyday,

online shopping 24/7

(no storefront days for January).


Online Store:

Always open – Shop 24/7


Available Monday – Friday

9 AM – 5 PM for calls, shipping,

curb-side pickup, order processing

and quick questions.

Our Location

6575 Poulton Road, Merville BC
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