Wildflowers: Nature's Sweet Symphony

Step into the vibrant world of Canadian wildflowers and uncover their starring role in the sweet story of honey-making.

From the colourful meadows to cozy garden corners, these blossoms are the buzzing bees' go-to hotspots for nectar-gathering adventures. Join us on this wildflower tour and get ready to be amazed by the wonders of nature's colorful cast!

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    • Wild Mallow

      Known for its delicate white or pink petals and slender stems, it thrives in sunny meadows and open fields across various regions. With its nectar-rich blossoms, it serves as a vital food source for bees, contributing to the unique flavor profile and subtle floral notes found in certain varieties of honey.

    • St John's Wort

      A vibrant yellow flower with five-petaled blooms, flourishes in sunny fields, meadows, and along roadsides. Bees are attracted to its nectar, which contributes to the rich flavor and amber hue found in some varieties of honey.

    • Meadow Thistle

      A petite, pale-purple bloom, typically grows in sandy or rocky soils, particularly in coastal regions. Although not a major honey plant, its nectar contributes a subtle floral note to honey blends, enhancing their complexity.

      Honibe Proudly Supports Pollinator Week!

      Honibe proudly participates in Pollinator Week, an annual celebration dedicated to raising awareness and support for pollinator health. This event, initiated and managed by Pollinator Partnership, highlights the vital role of pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds in our ecosystems, economies, and agriculture.

      As part of our commitment to this cause, we host an annual flower giveaway at our Charlottetown, PEI head office, providing our community with an opportunity to support local bee populations during Pollinator Week.

      This year, our Flower Giveaway will be on June 22, 2024.

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        • Mouse Pea

          The Mouse Pea flower, a petite, pale-purple bloom, typically grows in sandy or rocky soils, particularly in coastal regions. Although not a major honey plant, its nectar contributes a subtle floral note to honey blends, enhancing their complexity.

        • Red Clover

          Clover flowers, characterized by their iconic white or pink blossoms, thrive in temperate climates and are often found in fields, meadows, and lawns. Their abundant nectar production yields a light, delicate honey with a mild, floral flavour, making it a favourite among honey enthusiasts.

        • Wild Thyme

          Wild Thyme flowers, known for their vibrant purple hues, flourish in dry, sunny environments such as rocky hillsides and meadows. Bees are attracted to their aromatic blossoms, which produce a fragrant, herbal nectar that infuses honey with a subtle yet distinctively savory flavor, perfect for culinary applications.

        • Shepherd's Purse

          Delicate white blooms that thrive in disturbed soils and along roadsides, often appearing as clusters of small flowers atop slender stems. While not a primary nectar source, their presence in wildflower meadows contributes to the diversity of floral offerings for bees, adding subtle herbal undertones to the honey they produce.

        • Dandelion

          Resilient yellow flowers known for their ability to thrive in various environments, including lawns, fields, and meadows. They provide an early-season nectar source for bees, resulting in a light, slightly floral honey with a golden hue and delicate sweetness.

        • Cow Parsnip

          Characterized by its large white umbels, it grows in moist areas such as meadows, marshes, and along riverbanks. Its nectar provides bees with a rich source of food, contributing to a flavourful honey with hints of citrus and spice, often with a light amber colour.