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From Hive to Jar: How We Harvest Our Honey

From Hive to Jar: How We Harvest Our Honey

Most people have tasted honey. Far fewer have thought about what it actually takes to get it into the jar.At Happy Valley Honey, the harvest is the moment we work towards all year. It's the ...

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Inside the Hive: What Bees Are Up to This Summer

Inside the Hive: What Bees Are Up to This Summer

If you think summer is busy for you, spare a thought for the bees.From June through to August, a honeybee colony is at its most active. The queen is laying up to 2,000 eggs a day, the hive p...

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The Story Behind Happy Valley Honey

The Story Behind Happy Valley Honey

Some things start with a grand plan. Happy Valley Honey started with a pint!Back in 2008, Paul and Claire Beardmore found themselves at the Vale Inn in Bollington, talking about the local co...

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Thinking About Keeping Bees? Here's What You Need to Know

Thinking About Keeping Bees? Here's What You Need to Know

There's something magical about beekeeping. Maybe it's the gentle hum of the hive on a summer afternoon, or the satisfaction of harvesting your own honey. Perhaps it's knowing you're doing s...

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What are Honey Bees Up to in Spring?

What are Honey Bees Up to in Spring?

Spring is here, and after months of huddling together through the cold, our bees are finally waking up. The hive is buzzing with activity again, and honestly? It's one of the most exciting t...

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Why Choose Happy Valley Over Supermarket Honey Suppliers

Why Choose Happy Valley Over Supermarket Honey Suppliers

We get asked this question from time to time: "What makes Happy Valley Honey different?"It's a question we absolutely love answering. Because the truth is, there's honey, and then there...

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