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Rooted in Beekeeping, Community, and Education

What started as a hobby quickly became something our whole family fell in love with.  Over the years, Bees in the ‘Burbs has grown into more than a honey business - it’s become a way for us to connect with our community, share what we’ve learned, and help people better understand and appreciate the incredible world of bees.

how a few hives changed everything...

Back in 2012, what started as curiosity about beekeeping quickly turned into a passion that changed the direction of our family in ways we never expected.

What began with a few backyard hives slowly grew into farmers markets, handcrafted products, conversations with curious customers, and eventually a storefront built around sharing both honey and knowledge with our community.

Over the years, we’ve learned that people aren’t just looking for local honey — they’re looking for connection. They want to know where their food comes from, how it’s made, and the people behind it.

That’s become one of our favorite parts of this journey.

Today, Bees in the ‘Burbs is still family-run and deeply rooted in education, community, and creating products we’re proud to share with the people around us.

meet the family

Norm founded the business he was passionate about teaching everyone that they can become a backyard beekeeper!

 Natalie’s actually allergies to honeybees! That doesn’t stop her passion and love for them though.

Chase’s favorite honey is Buckwheat, he drinks it in his coffee every single morning!

Kaylie helped found the business with the family, and she’s now a stage manager at a children theater!

Sparta was born at the store, his mom was a stray cat and he just never left, Bees in the ‘Burbs is his home! 

Natalie Crawford

Owner/Founder


Chase Crawford

Owner


Norm Holcomb

Founder

Kaylie Holcomb

Founder

Sparta

Store Manager (he thinks)

Sharing Our Love for Bees Beyond the Hive

Over the years, we’ve had the opportunity to share our story, products, and passion for pollinator education with communities across Washington through local news features, interviews, markets, and events.

We’re always grateful for opportunities to help more people learn about bees, local honey, and the importance of pollinators.

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Not all honey is created equal.  The flavor, texture, color, and even nutritional value of honey can vary dramatically depending on how it’s harvested, handled, and sourced - which is why we care deeply about every step of the process.

Honey the Way Nature Intended

Rooted in Education

We believe understanding where your honey comes from makes you appreciate it even more - which is why education is such a big part of what we do.

Seasonally Unique

Honey changes throughout the year depending on what flowers the bees are visiting — meaning every harvest tells a slightly different story.

Local and Small Batch

Every jar comes from carefully maintained hives and small-batch harvesting right here in our local region.

Raw and Unfiltered

Our honey is minimally processed to help preserve the natural flavors, textures, and qualities that make local honey so special.

One of the biggest things we’ve discovered over the years is just how curious people are about bees — and we love that.

Whether you’re wondering why honey crystallizes, interested in starting your own hives, trying to support pollinators in your backyard, or simply wanting to learn more about where honey comes from, we want this space to become a trusted resource you can return to again and again.

We’re continuing to grow our educational blog, workshops, resources, and community offerings to help make beekeeping and pollinator education more approachable for everyone.

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Curious About Bees, Honey, or Beekeeping?

Whether you’re picking up your favorite jar of honey, gifting a candle to a friend, stopping by one of our workshops, or simply following along to learn something new, we’re grateful to share this journey with you.

Every product, conversation, market day, and resource we create is rooted in the same goal: helping people feel a little more connected — to their food, their community, and the incredible work bees do every day.

We’re so glad you’re here.

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