Beehive Transhumance in Provence: When Hives Follow the Flowers
Beehive transhumance in Provence: why beekeepers move their hives, how a night-time move works, the month-by-month bloom calendar, the history from mule…
Advice and terroirs
The honey blog
Choosing, storing and tasting honey, crystallisation, terroirs and recipes: short answers and in-depth articles about honeys harvested in Provence.
Bee pollen: harvest, benefits, fresh or dried
What bee pollen is, how it is harvested, fresh or dried, its composition, the benefits attributed to it and the precautions to…
Propolis: benefits, uses, forms and precautions
What propolis is, its role in the hive, how it is harvested, its forms (raw, tincture, spray, gums), its reputation and the…
The Honey Harvest Calendar in Provence, Month by Month
Honey flows, altitude, weather and work in the apiary: the honey harvest calendar in Provence from February to October, from rosemary to…
The Valensole Plateau: Lavender, Bees and Honey
Where the Valensole plateau is, lavender or lavandin, flowering and cutting dates, the transhumance of hives and lavender honey, with tips for…
A Gourmet Christmas Gift Idea: Honey Harvested in Provence
Which gourmet Christmas gift box to give, to whom and on what budget: our gift boxes of honey harvested in Provence, pairings…
Fir Honey and Forest Honey: What Are the Differences?
Fir honey and forest honey are both dark, malty honeydew honeys, but with different origins. Honeydew, the Miel de Sapin des Vosges…
Rosemary, Thyme and Garrigue Honey: The Honeys of the Provençal Garrigue
Rosemary, thyme, savory, rockrose, spike lavender: the Provençal garrigue gives very different honeys. The taste, colour and crystallisation of rosemary honey, thyme…
Price of Honey per Kilo: Why It Ranges from €5 to Over €50
From €5 to over €50 a kilo: origin, flower, process and jar size explain the gap in honey prices. Indicative figures and…
Acacia Honey or Lavender Honey: Which Should You Choose?
Colour, texture, crystallisation, taste and uses: acacia honey and lavender honey compared simply, to help you choose the one that suits you…
Monofloral or Polyfloral (Wildflower) Honey: What Is the Difference, and Which Should You Choose?
Monofloral or wildflower: neither is better, they simply suit different uses. A guide to choosing for breakfast, cooking or a gift.
Artisanal Honey: How to Recognise It, What It Costs, Where to Buy It
Artisanal honey is harvested on a small scale, cold-extracted and jarred without heating or blending. Here is how to recognise it and…