Sign up for our Beekeeping 101 online course and get 50% off any workshops!

Sign up for our Beekeeping 101 online course and get 50% off any workshops!

Just a reminder our storefront will be closed October 25th & 28th.

Online orders placed between Oct 24–29 will be fulfilled on October 30th!

Just a reminder our storefront will be closed October 25th & 28th.

Online orders placed between Oct 24–29 will be fulfilled on October 30th!

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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Beekeeping 101- a completely online, self paced, beekeeping course! To celebrate our one year since launching, our Beekeeping 101 course is $99.95 until the end of May! What will you learn in Beekeeping 101? The aim of our Beekeeping 101 course is to provide practical information for the learning beekeeper. Chapter 1: The... Read More

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.

Beekeeping Resources

Winter Bees vs. Summer Bees: What’s the Difference?

Winter Bees vs. Summer Bees: What’s the Difference?

While all honeybees belong to the same colony, there’s a significant difference between the summer and winter bees that keep your hive thriving year-round. Understanding these differences can help beekeepers...
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Winter Prep: Why it’s important to prepare your bees for winter by the end of summer/early fall

Winter Prep: Why it’s important to prepare your bees for winter by the end of summer/early fall

As summer winds down and the first hints of fall appear, experienced beekeepers know that now is the time to start preparing for winter. While the days may still be...
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Taking a closer look at a common summer phenomenon called 'bearding'

Taking a closer look at a common summer phenomenon called 'bearding'

With the sudden shift in temperature, you may notice a new behaviour in your hive—clusters of bees gathering around the entrance or layering along the outside of the bottom brood... Read More
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Visit Us

Storefront Hours:
Tuesday 11-3pm

Thursday 11-3pm

November 1st 10-2pm

(last Saturday open for 2025!)

*Closed Oct. 24th-29th*


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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