Country Fields Beekeeping Supplies

04/24/2026

SOLD - This week’s shipment of Carniolan Queens has arrived and we have extras available! Call 1-902-576-3079 or send us a message if you’re in need. Limited quantity, pick-up only. $44.95 tax free 🐝

04/23/2026

Ready for Spring yet? Here's a helpful reminder of things you need to do for your bees! 🐝

There’s nothing quite like that first thorough Spring Inspection. After a long Atlantic winter, getting a look at the health of the colony is the best way to kick off the season.

Today’s mission:

Checking the Brood: Looking for a solid, healthy pattern to ensure the Queen is back in top form.

Food Stores: Making sure they have enough fuel to keep up with the spring build-up before the first major nectar flow.

Space Management: Ensuring they have room to grow so they don't start eyeing the nearest tall tree for a swarm!

It’s a great feeling to see the hive humming and productive again. Here's to a successful and sting-free season!

04/22/2026

It was a pleasure hosting Soldier On / Sans Limites at the shop for this event. A wonderful group of people and new beekeepers! 🐝

04/15/2026

The ultimate team players. 🤝

A single honey bee will produce only about 1/12th of a teaspoon of honey in her entire lifetime. Every drop of golden honey in your jar is the result of tens of thousands of kilometres flown and millions of flowers visited.

It puts the "busy" in busy bee, doesn't it?

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04/10/2026

A few remaining queens available for pick up at the shop. Chilean Carniolans - $30 a piece 🐝

04/09/2026

🐝 Don't Panic... It's Just a Bee Parade!
Seeing a massive cloud of honey bees or a literal "beard" of them hanging from a tree branch? Spring is officially swarming season, and while it looks like a scene from a movie, it’s actually a beautiful sign of a healthy colony.

What’s happening?
When a hive gets too crowded, the old queen and about half the colony head out to find a new home. They aren't looking to attack; they’re actually at their most docile because they’re full of honey and focused on protecting their queen while scouts look for a permanent residence.

What should you do?
Give them space: Keep a respectful distance and admire the marvel of nature.

Keep the sprayer away: Please don't use pesticides or water hoses.

Call a local beekeeper: Most keepers are happy to come safely collect the swarm and give them a cozy new hive to live in.

Let’s help our pollinators find their new "neighbourhood" safely! 🌸✨

04/09/2026

These were found at the intersection near the shop in Fall River. If you know who they may belong to, feel free to pass this along.

04/09/2026

We have 10 queens available for anyone in need. Please call 1-902-576-3079 for details 🐝

04/01/2026

Do you love honey? I sure do. What's your favourite way to eat it, or use it in a recipe? Let us know! 😋🍯😋🍯

03/30/2026

VarroxSan Varroa Mite control strips are now in stock. Available in 20 packs or 60 packs. Call 1-877-505-6363 or Shop Online:

VarroxSan is a highly effective varroa control treatment, based on oxalic acid dihydrate in slow-release strips, ensuring correct dosage that covers at least three live cycles of the varroa mite. Oxalic acid is an organic compound, naturally found in many plants. VarroxSan comes in packs of 20 or 60...

03/26/2026

Do you love maple syrup as much as we do? Let us know, and tell us what you love to use it for. And you're NOT allowed to say Pancakes or Waffles! 😀🍁😀🍁

03/24/2026

🍁 A Sweet Surprise for Nova Scotia’s Sugar Woods!
If you’ve been following the news lately, you might have heard the CBC report on our Nova Scotial maple syrup season—and it’s looking much "sweeter" than anyone expected!

After the record-breaking dry spell we had last summer, many of our local producers were worried the trees wouldn't have the energy to give us much sap this spring. But Mother Nature had other plans.

Here’s the scoop on the 2026 harvest:
The Drought Issue: Despite those dusty summer months, the trees are proving to be incredibly resilient. Producers from Pictou County to Cape Breton are reporting some of the strongest, fastest sap runs they’ve seen in years!

Perfect "Pancake Weather": That recent spring snowfall acted like a cozy blanket for the tree roots, keeping them chilled while the sunny days got the sap moving. It's the classic freeze-thaw cycle we need for that liquid gold.

A Proper March Tradition: Unlike the "early" seasons of the last few years, this one feels traditional. Taps are flowing right on schedule, and the syrup quality is top-tier.

It’s a great reminder to support our local farmers! Whether you're heading to a pancake breakfast in Earltown or grabbing a bottle at the market, now is the time to get your fix of fresh, 2026 Nova Scotian syrup. 🥞✨

Do you tap your own trees? Commercial or just for you and your family? Let us know in the comments how things are shaping up for you! 👇

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