About Backyard Bees

Run by a real beekeeper on the North Shore of Long Island, managing over 35 hives and creating small-batch body care and honey from what the bees and the seasons provide.

A Different Kind of Small Business

I keep over 35 hives across the North Shore of Long Island
Ingredients are simple and real—no artificial colors or fragrance
Packaging is chosen with care: paper, glass, and low-waste materials
No storefront—just popups, workshops, and a thoughtfully built online shop with local delivery

From Our Backyard to You

Colored by nature. Inspired by nature.

We grow what we can and work with local growers when we can’t.

We reuse, repurpose, and keep things simple—small batch, local ingredients, thoughtful choices.

It’s not perfect. But it’s intentional.

At The Hive

Kathy – The Queen Bee

Backyard Bees started in Sunnyside Gardens, Queens, and grew from a love of beekeeping, gardening, and living a little closer to nature.

With a background in science and a master’s degree in nutrition, Kathy believes in simple ingredients, thoughtful choices, and products that feel connected to the natural world.

What began while raising twin boys has since grown into a collection of North Shore hives, local honey, workshops, and small-batch body care inspired by the seasons and the natural world.

We grow what we can and supplement with local farmers and makers.
We reuse, recycle, and repurpose wherever possible.
Small batch. Local ingredients. Made with care.

Raymond and Johnny
They help when they feel like it.
They taste more honey than they should.
And yes—they’ve been part of this from the beginning.