Honey from our bees
Each harvest reflects the flowers and seasons around our apiary.
SMALL-SCALE BEEKEEPING · SÖDERÅSEN
Maglabi
Bigård
From our bees in Maglaby.
With care for nature, our bees and the good things in life.
SMALL-SCALE CRAFT, GREAT CARE
Honey with a story
Maglabi Bigård is our small hobby apiary at Böshus in Maglaby, near Söderåsen. We care for our bees, harvest our own honey and learn something new every season. It is a cherished part of life on our smallholding – not a large honey business, but a passion rooted in care for the bees.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE HONEY
Welcome to our home
We are Lisa and Niclas. Here at Böshus, beekeeping is part of life on our smallholding, bringing curiosity, learning and little adventures.
We love sharing both our honey and our fascination with the tiny residents of our hives.
Lisa & NiclasFROM FLOWER TO JAR
Our honey
Local, small-scale and made with respect for the bees’ work.
From hive to jar
See how we carefully harvest the bees’ golden gift.
More than honey
A small apiary with a big love of beekeeping and country life.
CURIOUS ABOUT OUR LITTLE FRIENDS?
The world of bees
How does a bee colony work? Why do bees swarm? And how does nectar become honey?
There is always something new to discover. Over time, we will share stories, photos and insights from life inside the hive.
OUR HONEY-MAKING PROCESS
From hive to jar
Follow the journey of honey from our own bees, step by step.
01
Capped honeycomb
When the honey is ready, the bees seal the cells with a thin layer of wax.
02
Uncapping the frames
We gently remove the wax caps from the honeycomb cells with an uncapping fork.
03
Ready for extraction
The honeycomb cells are now open and the frame is ready for the extractor.
04
Extracting the honey
The frames are spun in an extractor, releasing the honey through centrifugal force.
05
Fresh honey flows
Freshly extracted honey flows from the extractor into a container.
06
Straining
The honey passes through a sieve to remove wax fragments and larger particles.
07
Fine straining
The honey passes through a fine strainer before the next step.
08
Checking moisture
We use a refractometer to check the moisture content of our honey.
09
Filling the jars
The golden honey is poured into jars, ready to be enjoyed.
10
Into jars
Finally, the honey is poured into jars, ready to enjoy.
SMALL FACTS, BIG IMPACT
Did you know…?
Three little things that make honeybees truly amazing.
A queen’s busy day
A queen bee can lay up to 2,000 eggs in a day during peak season.
Dancing bees
Bees tell one another where to find food through a special movement called the waggle dance.
Helping flowers
Honeybees help flowers produce seeds and fruit by carrying pollen from flower to flower.
LIFE IN THE APIARY
When the bees have ideas of their own …
When our neighbour had unexpected visitors
A swarm had settled in one of our neighbour’s trees. It was the very first swarm we ever collected – an unforgettable experience. Standing among thousands of buzzing bees felt almost magical.
A swarm in the tree
When a colony swarms, some of the bees leave the hive with a queen. They may gather in a large cluster while scout bees search for a new home.
Collecting the bees
The swarm was high up among the branches. Wearing protective clothing, we carefully worked to bring the bees down.
Into the swarm box
The bees gathered in a box where they could stay together while we took care of the swarm.
A memorable day
Days like this remind us how fascinating bees are – and that beekeeping rarely goes exactly as planned.
Found a bee swarm? Keep your distance and contact an experienced beekeeper rather than trying to remove it yourself.
OUR FLAVOURS
Something a little different
We enjoy exploring what honey can become.
Ginger honey & smoked honey
Lisa’s ginger honey and our smoked honey are two delicious experiments we currently make for personal use only. They are not for sale at present, but perhaps one day!
A SPECIAL PROJECT
Our observation hive
We purchased an observation hive as part of our collaboration with Kunskapsmedia Group, then refurbished and adapted it. It lets us observe and show the bees’ lives up close.
FROM THE APIARY TO THE CLASSROOM
Working with Kunskapsmedia
We are collaborating with Kunskapsmedia Group, which will use footage from our beekeeping in educational materials for schools. As part of this collaboration, we purchased an observation hive and refurbished it to show the bees’ lives up close. We are delighted to help more people discover the fascinating world of bees.
Kunskapsmedia Group ↗WANT TO TRY OUR HONEY?
Where to find our honey
You can buy our honey from our stockists and sometimes directly from us at Böshus. Availability varies with the season – follow us for updates.
OUR APIARY
Böshus · Maglaby
Our apiary is located near Söderåsen. Use the map pin to find us.
Directions to BöshusGET IN TOUCH
Contact
Questions about our honey, bees or apiary? We would love to hear from you!
We are in Maglaby near Söderåsen. Follow the local signs and please contact us before visiting.
info@maglabybigard.se ↗