Our T-shirts Are Back!

 No Bees, No Food T-shirt

If you've been following the Iron Oak Farm page for a while, you may remember that at one time we offered screen printed T-Shirts. We ended up abandoning the idea because it was too difficult for us to keep all the varieties of colors and sizes in stock. (There were too many variables). But I've recently teamed up with BONFIRE and our T-shirt designs are now available again! There is a better selection of styles, colors and sizes than we could provide alone. With BONFIRE I have to sell 5 shirts by February 8th for the printing to take place. If I don't reach the goal, your money will be refunded.

This Design is available in the:

Classic T-shirt
Slouch Women's Tank Top
Women's Fitted T-shirt
Long Sleeve T-shirt
Hoodie
Child's Classic T-shirt

And in a range of colors and sizes that you can select.

We're starting with our most requested design, the No Bees, No Food. I hope you enjoy!

Click the Link to purchase! No Bees, No Food T-shirt

KBB Post The House Bee and the Field Bee

Check out my latest Keeping Backyard Bees post and learn the different roles of a worker bee as she ages.

The House Bee and the Filed Bee

KBB Post The Life Cycle of a Baby Bee

Check out my latest Keeping Backyard Bees post; The Life Cycle of a Baby Bee

So What's the Deal with the Cheerios Wildflower Seeds?

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So What's the Deal with the Cheerios Wildflower Seeds

The Difference Between a Package and a Nuke KBB Post

There are a few different ways to purchase a new colony of bees but packages or nukes are two of the most common. In this article I describe what each is, and some of the benefits/drawbacks to each.

Click on the link below to read more!

The Difference Between a Package and a Nuke

Flavored Honey Goat Butter KBB Post

Learn this simple recipe that serves as a base for lots of delicious flavor combinations!

Flavored Honey Goat Butter KBB Post

The Canning Bee: Why Honey Doesn't Spoil KBB Post

Learn about the infinite shelf life of honey, hoe to refresh crystallized honey and much more in my latest Keeping Backyard Bees post The Canning Bee: Why Honey Doesn't Spoil 

9 Ways Non-Beekeepers Can Help Pollinators

Can't have a hive? You can still support bees! Learn how in my latest post, 9 Ways Non-Beekeepers Can Help Pollinators.

Gardening for Bees KBB Post

When picking out seeds for the garden this year, why not add a few that pollinators will love? Drawing pollinators to your yard will help the plants you do grow produce more fruit! Learn more in my Keeping Backyard Bees post below!

Gardening for Bees

10 Ways to Prevent Bee Stings

Bee's, for the most part, are docile creatures. They really only sting when they feel threatened. Learn 10 Ways to Prevent Bee Stings while working in your hive. 

Overcoming my Fear of Bees + Giveaway!

That's right! I used to be petrified of bees. Learn how I overcame that fear and now work with thousands of bees each year.

Also enter to win a tube of Stops the Sting! 

In my latest Keeping Backyard Bees post Overcoming my Fear of Bees

How Do Honeybees Make Comb?

Ever wonder where all that wax comes from in your hive? Learn about comb formation in my new Keeping backyard Bees post How Do Honeybees Make Comb.

What Do Bees Do All Winter? KBB Post

Ever wonder what bees do all winter, how they survive and keep warm? Then check out my latest post from Keeping Backyard Bees. What Do Bees Do All Winter?

The Ethics of Bee Keeping KBB Post

Join me as I reflect on my personal relationship with our hive. The Ethics of Bee Keeping

Winter Preparation for Spring Bees KBB Post

Learn what you can do now for springtime bees! Winter Preparation for Spring Bees

Beeswax Turkey Place Card Holders KBB Post

Make these easy place card holders for your Thanksgiving table. Learn how over at Keeping Backyard Bees.

Beeswax Turkey Place Card Holders

The Last Honey Harvest of the Season

Learn what to expect as far as harvest amounts with your first hive in my latest Keeping Backyard Bees post The Last Honey Harvest of the Season

Spreading Bee Love, KBB Post

Learn how you can spread Bee Love and get others involved in keeping and supporting Honey Bees! Check out my latest Keeping Backyard Bees post!

Spreading Bee Love

Using Beeswax in Metal Work KBB Post

Beeswax isn't just for candle making. Learn how Zach uses beeswax in the blacksmith forge! Using Beeswax in Metal Work

Mind Your Beeswax KBB Post

Learn how to collect usable beeswax from your hive in my latest Keeping Backyard Bees post!

Mind Your Beeswax