Leedle Houme Bees

03/02/2026

Just a reminder *** For everyone already registered, beekeeping classes start this Saturday, March 7 at 9 am.

01/15/2026

Hope to see everyone in February.

01/02/2026

01/02/2026

Spaces limited. Call now to reserve your seat. (618) 340-2213

12/25/2025

12/06/2025

This March, we will be offering our Beginning Beekeeping course, which consists of five 3-hour sessions, totaling 15 class hours, priced at $90 per person, or $170 for couples, with complimentary attendance for children aged 12-16 accompanied by an adult. Seating limited. Call now to reserve your seat. (618) 340-2213

08/31/2025

Come see us at the DuQuion State Fair this weekend and stock up on your honey needs. Full line up of creamed honey and lip balm flavors available . We have hot honey this year🔥

08/30/2025

Smokey Bear Approved Honey at the DuQuion State Fair.

08/20/2025

We often think of pesticides and lawn chemicals as handy tools to keep our gardens looking perfect or protect crops from insects. But these same substances can become invisible threats to wildlife far beyond our backyards.

When we spray pesticides or use chemical fertilizers, they don’t just stay where we put them. Rain can wash them into streams and rivers, where they build up and harm aquatic life. Fish, frogs, and even the tiny insects at the base of the food chain can be poisoned, leading to bigger problems throughout ecosystems.

Bees are another major casualty. Many commonly used pesticides, especially neonicotinoids, interfere with bees’ nervous systems. They might struggle to find their way back to their hives, have trouble gathering pollen, or even fail to reproduce. Since bees pollinate a huge portion of the world’s food crops, harming them puts not just wild plants but also our own food supply at risk.

Fortunately, we can all help turn things around. Choosing organic produce means fewer harmful chemicals were used to grow it. Supporting local farmers who practice sustainable agriculture and avoiding chemical sprays in your own garden can also make a real difference. Even planting native flowers creates safer habitats for bees and butterflies. These small changes help keep the natural balance healthy for all creatures, great and small.

07/21/2025

06/12/2025

☎️ As a result of significant technical issues with our AT&T phone service, we have opted to discontinue our 618-724-2786 number. You may reach us at 618-340-2212 or 618-340-2213.