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Enjoy the magic of having honeybees in your backyard without the work. We care for the bees, and you enjoy the honey!

Hi! I'm Justin, founder of Queen's Orders Honey. Since 2018, I've been dedicated to sharing my passion for honeybees with the Charlotte community.

As a North Carolina Certified Journeyman Beekeeper, I manage colonies throughout the Charlotte and Huntersville area, providing everything from locally harvested honey to professional hive hosting and beekeeping education.

My mission is simple: to promote responsible beekeeping, support healthy honeybee colonies, and help others experience the fascinating world of bees.

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Intro to Beekeeping in Charlotte, NC — Now With Beeswax Candle Making! 🐝🕯️

Our Beeswax Manager Scene! One of the options to make for our upcoming SkillPop class There’s something new buzzing into our Intro to Beekeeping class with SkillPop in Charlotte, NC! Led by Queen’s Orders Honey, a local Charlotte beekeeping business, this beginner-friendly class gives you an introduction to the world of honeybees and what it actually takes to become a beekeeper. And now, participants will get some hands-on experience with another amazing product of the hive:

Sep 212 min read

Preparing Your Hives for Fall: What to Expect From Us This Season

Blooming Goldenrod. One of the few nectar sources for bees in fall here in Charlotte, NC While this summer in Charlotte, NC feels like it might last forever, we've got cooler weather on the forecast next week which means fall is officially here! For beekeepers, fall marks an important transition. The days of frequent inspections, adding honey supers, managing swarms, and watching colonies grow rapidly are coming to an end. Instead, our focus turns toward one primary goal: mak

Sep 183 min read

Drought: the Story of this Year's Nectar Flow in Charlotte, NC

Dried up Tulip Poplar flower. Each one of these flowers is said to yield up to a tablespoon of honey but this one looks like it barely had a chance If you’ve talked to any beekeeper in the Charlotte area this spring, you’ve probably heard the same thing: “This year just feels off.” And unfortunately, it is. Here in the Charlotte, NC region, the 2026 nectar flow has been heavily impacted by ongoing drought conditions. While we still saw trees bloom and flowers open as normal,

May 243 min read

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