Historic Bee Skep Candle

Huckleberry Hives

Please note: this product ships directly from Huckleberry Hives, separately from any plants or orchard products. If ordered at the same time as plants or other orchard products shipping will automatically combine at checkout, and your Huckleberry Hives' item(s) will be shipped out within 5-7 business days. These items are not available for pickup and you will not see that option at checkout. If you wish to place a pickup order you will need to place separate orders with Huckleberry Hives and Silver Creek Nursery respectively.

$10.00

  • pure beeswax
  • 4.6cm wide by 6.4cm tall (1.8" x 2.5")
  • approximate burn time 8-12 hours

This candle is a lovely nod to historical times when bee skeps were given to Dutch newlyweds, who paraded the skep through town in celebration. Keeping bees in skeps is a method from days of old, no longer in use due to the modern-day pests, such as varroa mites, that can overtake a hive. Skeps were made from grasses wound and tied into a domed shape. 

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Meet the Maker!

Jodi is Steph's older sister (on the right) and the owner, beekeeper and candlemaker of Huckleberry Hives. She keeps 30-75 beehives, including some at Silver Creek Nursery in one of the test orchards. She also works part-time at Silver Creek Nursery, so you might spot her in various photos around the website or meet her at the nursery!

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