What Is in the Jar
Petal to Hive honey is raw and unfiltered. It is not blended. It is not heated above temperatures that would affect its nutritional structure. It tastes like the season and the forage - which means it varies from year to year, just as the flowers do.
Every batch carries a trace code beginning with HMC-[year]-3994G, indicating the harvest year and the Finksburg apiary location. We do not sell honey we cannot trace.
Wildflower honey from a single apiary in a single region reflects the local plant community - what bloomed, what the bees chose, and what the season produced. It is not a standardized product. That is the point.
Where It Comes From
Our apiary is located in Finksburg, Maryland, in Carroll County. The hives forage across a mixed rural landscape - field edges, hedgerows, gardens, and wildflower plantings. Maryland wildflowers produce a honey that is floral, warm, and regionally specific.
We currently manage four hives. This is a small operation. The quantity available in any given season reflects that honestly - which is why we batch-trace and why availability is limited.
Why We Started With Bees
Beekeeping helped turn an idea into something tangible. It showed that agriculture could be about more than producing something to sell. It could teach. It could restore habitat. It could bring people together. It could help someone understand that even a small action belongs to a much larger cycle.
Honey is also a useful first product for a reason that has nothing to do with romanticism: it has a long shelf life, stores without refrigeration, and tells the story of its origin in its flavor. It is the right first proof of concept for an operation built around traceability and local sourcing.
What Is Available
2025 harvest: limited bottles remaining. Inquire to check current stock.
2026 harvest: waitlist opens fall 2026.