Sage Hen Homestead

10/20/2024

To survive the cold winter months, honeybees do something unusual: they hug.

09/16/2024

To our amazing fans and customers:

You might have noticed that things are a little bit quiet around here.

Several months ago, we took candles off our Etsy shop. At that time it was just to give us time to prepare for our honeybee hive installs.

What we realized is that by doing so, we were giving time back to our family and friends. We were investing in memories instead of the grind of small business ownership.

Because it had become a grind. The cost of owning a business – especially one that relies on any supply costs – has risen astronomically since we first started seven years ago. More work didn’t mean we were earning more.

More work meant more distraction from the things that matter most to us. Such as watching our kids participate in sports and school activities or enjoying the Christmas season with our whole hearts.

I am not one to say never, but it’s possible that candles won’t return to our shop. At the very least, this season they will not. I know this will be disappointing for many of you, but there are so many small businesses out there that need you right now, too.

For now, our Etsy shop will be open for orders of bee photo prints, stationary and other goodies and our social media – even if random and infrequent – will keep you posted on any raw honey offerings we have in the future.

We send our love,
The Sage Hen Family

08/16/2024

Dang. Found my new favorite slice. Thanks !! Can’t wait to see you next week at !

06/21/2024

When you buy honey, you’re supporting a beekeeper, which in turn supports our food supply and larger ecosystems. Honey bee researcher Danielle Downey explain...

06/19/2024

It’s poppy season!

06/06/2024

Big Horn Basin friends! We have spring honey available for pick up. In stock: Four 4 lbs jars (with intact comb), One 2.5 lbs jar(no comb). $12 per pound. Send me a message to snag your jar now! We also had broken comb honey (unfiltered, with comb and other hive debris) if you’re into that kind of thing. 😊🐝🍯

05/31/2024

This great local organization provides amazing services for Veterans and First Responders in our community. If you are or know someone who might benefit, check it out!

Only a COUPLE days left to register!! 🎣

Message us for registration or questions about the program.

Scan the QR Code or click this link to visit our new website:
https://www.downrangewarriors.org/

05/21/2024

Yesterday was World Bee Day but we always love having them around! Utilize your garden to aid bee conservation with these helpful tips:

🐝 Flower Color: Opt for white, blue, and violet flowers to attract honey bees, as they are less drawn to red blooms due to color perception.

🐝 Flower Shape: Consider the length of a bee's tongue when selecting blooms. Honey bees, with their medium-length tongues, can access a variety of flower shapes, while bees with shorter tongues prefer plants like sunflowers and daisies with easily reachable nectar.

🐝 Group Plantings: Simplify foraging by planting the same species of plants in large clusters or smaller groupings within close proximity, as bees find it challenging to visit multiple plant species in a day.

🐝 Successive Blooming: Ensure a continuous supply of blooms throughout the year to support honey bee foraging, especially during periods like brood rearing from February to late October.

🐝 Provide Water: Set up water sources like fountains or drip hoses for bees to hydrate and perform hive tasks.

🐝 Build Native Pollinator Homes: Construct shelters for bees and wasps using natural materials, positioning them strategically and providing the right conditions for their inhabitants.

🐝 Embrace Native Plants: Opt for native plant species to support local bee populations and other essential pollinators, contributing to a thriving ecosystem.

Learn more: https://www.uwyo.edu/barnbackyard/resources/pollinators.html

05/20/2024

Today we celebrate the bees we love! Also, all of our bee-inspired items are on sale through tomorrow. ‘Bee’ sure to stop by our Etsy shop for prints, stationery and jigsaw puzzles!

05/18/2024

I’ll call this garden the ‘bottom of the seed pail’ special. Will they germinate? Can all of those random seeds be friends? Look for more updates on the drama. Comment below if you can identify some of these seeds!

05/15/2024

More print options are here! Visit our Fine Art America shop to select canvas, framed and other varieties of print options.

This is the website of Kristi Taylor. Shop for canvas prints, framed prints, posters, greeting cards, and more. Originally a Colorado native, she has also lived in Germany and Georgia, soaking in diverse cultures and landscapes. Her family's journey eventually led them to Wyoming in 2017, where th.....

05/04/2024

It feels so good to be among the dandelions and the bees!