August 14, 2013

Have you ever thought about keeping bees?  Those in Sacramento, CA interested in taking up beekeeping will want to pay a visit to Sacramento Beekeeping Supplies. Opened in 1985 by Nancy and Fred Stewart, Sacramento Beekeeping provides locals with raw honey, candle making supplies, beekeeping supplies more.

Offering everything Sacramento locals needed to keep bees, Sacramento Beekeeping offers supplies to fit the needs of beginning and experienced beekeepers.  Customers will find beginners kits, queens and package bees, medications and more.  Those who need help can stop in the store to get personal advice and recommendations from the staff and to meet other local beekeepers.

Along with stocking beekeeping supplies, over the years Nancy has expanded the business to offer customers a variety of bee related items.  In the 1990’s, when people started to become interested in candle making, Nancy saw an opportunity to grow the business and expanded to the store’s inventory to include wax, molds, additives and paraffin. Recently, as public interest has expanded to include making beeswax soaps, lotions and balms, Nancy began stocking coconut oil and palm oil.  Nancy also offers a variety of fresh honey in flavors like orange blossom, clover, blackberry, sage and more.

After visiting Sacramento Beekeeping Supplies, if you need to ship any honey, beeswax, or supplies you purchased, stop by the Sacramento PostalAnnex where you can ship your items via UPS or FedEx.  The friendly professionals at PostalAnnex can even compare shipping rates to find the best rate and service for shipping your beekeeping supplies.

sacramento beekeeping supplies

Sacramento Beekeeping Supplies
2110 X Street
Sacramento, CA 95818
Phone   (916) 451-2337

Hours 
Tue - Sat: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

 

 

Image: Sacramento Beekeeping Supplies Facebook

Sources: Sacramento Beekeeping Supplies Facebook; Sacramento Beekeeping Supplies website; Sacramento Press website