Tag: Bee Sweet Honey
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Guinea Hen Weed Jamaica: Traditional Uses & Herbal Education
A Plant That Grows Where It’s Needed What Is Guinea Hen Weed? In Jamaica, people have respected guinea hen weed as bush medicine for generations. Known botanically as Petiveria alliacea, this perennial herb grows across the Caribbean, Central America, South America, and parts of Africa. Locally, Jamaicans often call it guinea hen weed or anamu. Read more
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Lessons from the Hive: How Beekeeping Guides Me Through Life’s Seasons
When I first slipped on my veil and cracked open a hive, I had no idea how much those bees would teach me. Back then, I thought beekeeping was mainly about harvesting honey and tending colonies. Over time, I’ve learned it’s much more than that. It’s a mirror for the seasons of my own life Read more
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10 Signs You’re Buying Real Jamaican Raw Honey
At Bee Sweet Honey, we believe that honey should taste like the land it comes from – rich, natural, and alive with the spirit of Jamaica. But in a world full of processed and artificial products, it’s important to know what you’re getting is authentic. Here are 10 signs to look out for when choosing Read more
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Celebrate World Bee Day in Jamaica: Honoring Bees, Culture, and Sustainability
Yesterday, as the world celebrated World Bee Day, I found myself exactly where I needed to be – not behind a screen, but in the heart of the apiary, tending to my bees. I had planned to post this blog then, but the bees had other plans. And maybe that’s the most honest way to Read more