We teach kids about the important of bees! Our presentations include fun games, tons of astonishing bee facts, honey tasting and live bees! Get started with your own backyard beehive! Sign up for one of our management packages and you can enjoy backyard bees without doing any of the work. Support our work and look good doing it! Check out our online shop for cute bee-themed apparel, unique bee suits, educational tools, gift certificates and more.
Girl Next Door Honey is more than just raw and local, it's made in backyard hives-maybe even your neighbor's yard! That's the concept behind Girl Next Door Honey. We integrate bees into the local ecosystem through a network of backyard hives instead of lumping them together on some distant apiary. The bees live as they naturally would and their benefits reach more people.
Our goal is to raise San Diego's bee population throughout the city and at the same time spread awareness among the community. Our hope is that these backyard hives will facilitate a dialogue among neighbors, friends, family and the community at large about the importance of bees.
Girl Next Door Honey is more than just raw and local, it's made in backyard hives-maybe even your neighbor's yard! That's the concept behind Girl Next Door Honey. We integrate bees into the local ecosystem through a network of backyard hives instead of lumping them together on some distant apiary. The bees live as they naturally would and their benefits reach more people.
Our goal is to raise San Diego's bee population throughout the city and at the same time spread awareness among the community. Our hope is that these backyard hives will facilitate a dialogue among neighbors, friends, family and the community at large about the importance of bees.
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Hilary Kearney founded Girl Next Door Honey in 2012 in her home town of San Diego, California after graduating from UC Santa Cruz with a degree in Fine Art.
Breaking from tradition, she developed a beekeeping business that does not rely on honey sales or pollination services for economic success.
Instead, Girl Next Door Honey focuses on bee-centric programs such as natural beekeeping classes, apiary management, classroom presentations, beehive tours, live bee removal and more!
Hilary's beekeeping exploits and unique business model have inspired people all around the world.
Breaking from tradition, she developed a beekeeping business that does not rely on honey sales or pollination services for economic success.
Instead, Girl Next Door Honey focuses on bee-centric programs such as natural beekeeping classes, apiary management, classroom presentations, beehive tours, live bee removal and more!
Hilary's beekeeping exploits and unique business model have inspired people all around the world.
Beehives require much less space than you would think.
Generally, we like to have a 10-15 ft radius around the hive that will not be frequented by humans.
However, every yard is different.
We are happy to help you figure out whether your yard is suitable for backyard bees or not.
In most situations, yes, but special care needs to be taken when selecting an apiary site.
You wouldn't want to place your hive right next to your dog kennel or children's play structure, for example.
Every case is different, but in our Intro to Beekeeping class we teach techniques for minimizing the presence of the bees and how to keep kids and pets at a safe distance.
Generally, we like to have a 10-15 ft radius around the hive that will not be frequented by humans.
However, every yard is different.
We are happy to help you figure out whether your yard is suitable for backyard bees or not.
In most situations, yes, but special care needs to be taken when selecting an apiary site.
You wouldn't want to place your hive right next to your dog kennel or children's play structure, for example.
Every case is different, but in our Intro to Beekeeping class we teach techniques for minimizing the presence of the bees and how to keep kids and pets at a safe distance.
Looking for a fascinating presentation that's both entertaining and educational?
Hilary Kearney, founder of Girl Next Door Honey, is an experienced public speaker and can present on a variety of subjects.
She can tailor her talk to your specific audience.
From the general public, to garden groups, to women's clubs!
She will have your audience on the edge of their seats.
Hilary Kearney, founder of Girl Next Door Honey, is an experienced public speaker and can present on a variety of subjects.
She can tailor her talk to your specific audience.
From the general public, to garden groups, to women's clubs!
She will have your audience on the edge of their seats.
Girl Next Door Honey has two ways for you get started with your own backyard beekeeping adventure!
Enjoy the benefits of a backyard hive without ever breaking a sweat!
Adding a beehive to your garden not only makes for a beautiful focal point, but also brings many benefits including increased pollination and a one-of-a-kind honey.
The best part?
We do all the work for you!
Our services include site evaluation, hive installation and an ongoing beehive maintenance plan.
We can customize any plan to meet your specific needs.
Enjoy the benefits of a backyard hive without ever breaking a sweat!
Adding a beehive to your garden not only makes for a beautiful focal point, but also brings many benefits including increased pollination and a one-of-a-kind honey.
The best part?
We do all the work for you!
Our services include site evaluation, hive installation and an ongoing beehive maintenance plan.
We can customize any plan to meet your specific needs.
You don't have to join the mentorship to receive expert help.
We make house calls all year!
Whether you have a specific issue or just want to make sure you are on track with your colony, we've got you covered.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment for one-on-one mentoring.
Apply to join our Spring Beekeeping Mentorship Program for an invaluable, immersive experience with beekeeper extraordinaire and Girl Next Door Honey founder Hilary Kearney.
Hilary's unique beekeeping philosophy emphasizes an understanding of bee behavior and strives to put bees first.
We make house calls all year!
Whether you have a specific issue or just want to make sure you are on track with your colony, we've got you covered.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment for one-on-one mentoring.
Apply to join our Spring Beekeeping Mentorship Program for an invaluable, immersive experience with beekeeper extraordinaire and Girl Next Door Honey founder Hilary Kearney.
Hilary's unique beekeeping philosophy emphasizes an understanding of bee behavior and strives to put bees first.
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