We start with a free home visit - there's no pressure and no commitment required. We learn about your space, your goals, and your questions.
We bring everything: the hive, the bees, the equipment. Installation day is exciting, and we walk you through every moment of it.
Every two weeks from spring through fall and monthly in the winter, your beekeeper is there to tend the hive and guide you at every visit.
By the end of your first season, you'll know your hive. By year two, you'll be harvesting your own honey. That's the whole point!
We manage your hive completely - you simply enjoy the honey and the satisfaction of supporting your local ecosystem.
Includes
Full hive setup & nucleus colony
Bi-weekly hive visits (spring-fall)
Treatment-free disease & pest management
Monthly hive health reports
1 lb honey/month from us, year one
Honey harvesting & jarring from your hive, year two
Investment
1 Hive: $216.75/month or $2,340/year
2 Hives: $325.00/month or $3,510/year
3 Hives: $433.25/month or $4,680/year
(10% Savings with Annual Payment)
Everything in Hive Tending, plus hands-on beekeeping lessons customized for you. Suit up and learn alongside our expert beekeeper.
Includes
Everything in Hive Tending
+ Scheduled coaching visits
+ Hands-on hive experience
+ Seasonal beekeeping education
+ Honey harvesting together (year two)
Investment
1 Hive: $308.25/month or $3,330/year
2 Hives: $462.50/month or $4,950/year
3 Hives: $616.70/month or $6,660/year
(10% Savings with Annual Payment)
Yes! Backyard beekeeping is legal across the DMV, though local ordinances vary. Some areas have specific requirements around hive placement and numbers. At Homegrown Hives, we follow local guidance to guarantee your hive is set up the right way from day one.
None whatsoever. Some of our most enthusiastic clients have never been close to a beehive before. Our whole service is designed for people who are starting from zero - curious, excited, and ready to learn. We bring everything and teach you everything.
As much or as little as you'd like. With Hive Tending, your only commitment is being present for visits if you'd like to observe. With Hive Coaching, you schedule visits at a set time that works for you. Sessions will be about one hour every two weeks from spring to fall, and one hour per month in the winter. Most clients tell us they look forward to it as a highlight of their week rather than a commitment on their calendar.
That's exactly what your free home consultation is for. We've placed hives in a wide range of suburban DMV properties. You don't need sprawling acres of land, just a spot big enough for a filing cabinet-sized hive in your backyard. We'll assess sun exposure, water access, neighbor sightlines, and local ordinances to recommend the best placement.
Spring is ideal - typically April through June - when flowers are blooming and nectar is abundant. We're currently booking Spring 2026 consultations and spots fill quickly, so we recommend reaching out early to secure yours.
The Hive Is Waiting. So Are You.
You've been thinking about this long enough. Reach out to us to start a conversation on your beekeeping journey. We promise it won't feel like a sales pitch - just two people talking about bees.
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