About Us
Meet your very local beekeepers, Gerry and Libby Mack
We started raising honeybees in 2001 and quickly discovered that we love the bees, love the honey, and yes, love the work. Bees keep us in tune with the daily changes of the seasons.
We pamper our bees to make sure they are happy and healthy, and choose natural hive materials like wood, wire and wax simply because our bees prefer it. We stay awake at night wondering what our bees might like next.
Our beeyards usually contain 40 to 50 hives. We are members of the Mecklenburg Beekeepers Association, where we help teach Beginning and Intermediate courses for new beekeepers. We assist with swarm removal, participate in community events and serve as mentors for new beekeepers. We’re also active in the North Carolina State Beekeepers Association and our honey is Certified by the NCSBA as adhering to all production and labeling rules.
We pamper our bees to make sure they are happy and healthy, and choose natural hive materials like wood, wire and wax simply because our bees prefer it. We stay awake at night wondering what our bees might like next.
Our beeyards usually contain 40 to 50 hives. We are members of the Mecklenburg Beekeepers Association, where we help teach Beginning and Intermediate courses for new beekeepers. We assist with swarm removal, participate in community events and serve as mentors for new beekeepers. We’re also active in the North Carolina State Beekeepers Association and our honey is Certified by the NCSBA as adhering to all production and labeling rules.
Where are your bees located and what is the honey like?
We keep our hives in the “old growth” Charlotte neighborhoods of Myers Park, Elizabeth, Dilworth, Southpark, and Plaza Midwood. The wide variety of mature landscaping is perfect for bees. They adore our big tulip poplar trees and many types of hollies, as well as camellias, fruit trees, clover and the occasional dandelion. Our bees make honey that is generally light with a bit of a smooth citrusy note.
We keep our hives in the “old growth” Charlotte neighborhoods of Myers Park, Elizabeth, Dilworth, Southpark, and Plaza Midwood. The wide variety of mature landscaping is perfect for bees. They adore our big tulip poplar trees and many types of hollies, as well as camellias, fruit trees, clover and the occasional dandelion. Our bees make honey that is generally light with a bit of a smooth citrusy note.