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Welcome to the hive!

 

WE OFFER MORE HONEY VARIETALS THAN JUST WILDFLOWER HONEY!

 

Shop our exclusive 2025 honeys, body care and other sweet products while assisting Just Iowa Honey to fulfill our mission of protecting our pollinators. 

Tasting honey to gain the full flavor profile is an art!  

Customer Testimonials

The Honey is incredible. It has what makes Local Honey the best by far - passionately handled with care and love. The packaging was beautifully thought out. Extremely customer friendly. Thank you Just Iowa Honey for your passionate hard work it really shines through your products.

I cannot say enough great things about Just Iowa Honey and Valerie. First of all, the honey is the best tasting I have ever had, second, Val was so nice and accommodating. I had an idea of a wedding gift and she helped me from the start to completing. I ordered 65 jars of honey and she came through. Val will always have a place in our heart. Look no where else for your honey needs. SIMPLY THE BEST!!

Valerie was a dream to work with from start to finish!!! I wanted a custom label for mini hexagon jars and she mocked up several choices for me and made the process so easy. The jars turned out beautifully, I had colleagues gushing over how great they looked. Appreciated her helpfulness every step of the ordering process. I would 100% recommend working with this business for any honey gift needs!

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We love bees.  And honey.

In that order.

Easy-Peasy Gift Giving!

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Got Honey? 

L E T ' S     G E T     R E A L ! ! !

There is no wrong way to eat beelicious honey! 

We say add that yummy honey, and don't be afraid to get messy!

You can eat honey straight from the spoon for a quick energy boost, or use it to sweeten beverages like tea and coffee, breakfast items such as oatmeal and yogurt, or in baked goods.

Honey also enhances both sweet and savory foods, working well drizzled over fruits and cheeses, or as an ingredient in glazes, marinades, and salad dressings.

When ordering the Black Locust or LInden/Black Locust varietal honey, you will receive information on food pairings to enhance your culinary experience!  Honey isn't just for your cup of coffee or tea, or for baking, or slathered on your English muffin!  Honey varietals can be paired with food accompaniments to enhance the flavor of those foods.

 

 

Just Iowa Honey Bees 
'Do the Zoo'!

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Two of our bee colonies are working at the zoo this summer!  Named aptly after Greek and Roman goddesses, Anthea (goddess of flowery wreaths) and Flora (goddess of flowers and spring), this is the second year for both of these colonies.  The bees gather nectar within a three mile radius of the zoo!  Last year, this honey had a black locust influence!  We will extract again in early August - stay tuned for honey offerings from the zoo colonies!

About

Our Home Business

We operate our business out of our home in northwest Des Moines, near the Merle Hay Mall. We pour the honey as you order your products.,   Read our recommendations for the best customer experience!

The Beekeepers

We have been environmentalists for as long as we can remember.  We ensured that we were role models for our children, demonstrating that each person had an obligation to protect our natural resources.

Our Honey

ONLY PURE, RAW UNFILTERED HONEY!

We often get asked how we can offer and know the varietal of honey.  As a beekeeper, it is important to know the honey-producing trees and plants that are available within a three mile radius of your apiary.

Bee Rescue

If you see a swarm of bees, don't be alarmed and please don't get out a can of bug spray!  Call us, and if honey bees, we can rescue the bees and if not, help you determine what's going on.  

Our Bee Yards

Where you locate your bee colonies ultimately impacts the taste and quality of the honey you harvest each year, as well as the health and well-being of your colonies.  We have taken care to select prime locations in the placement of our colonies.

Honey Event & Gift Favors

Say it in the Sweetest of Ways!

Honey event and gift favors are pure beeliciousness.  Company - wedding - baby shower/gender reveal events, birthdays, or just beecause -  just to name a few!  Customize yours today!

Flowering Black Locust Trees Providing Nectar for Premium Acacia Honey!

We Know Gift Baskets!
The Iowa State Fair Apiary Judge Agrees!

Des Moines Apiary Linden-Basswood Tree Flowers Providing Nectar for Premium Linden Honey!

Introducing our sister site!

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ARTISAN BROOMS, BRUSHES & BROOMMAKING TOOLS

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