Natural and Sustainable Beekeeping
"Let The Bees Be Bees!"
About Bee Kept
Bee Kept is located in Southern Middle Tennessee and is owned by Adam and Leslie Martin. Our bee adventure started using all of the traditional methods taught and promoted by beekeepers and bee clubs all over America. After failing miserably in our first season beekeeping, we used these failures as opportunities to learn outside of the bee box beekeeping methods. By season two we changed our beekeeping method and mindset, and utilized more natural and sustainable methods of beekeeping.
Learn More Natural Bee Hive Styles
We promote the use of horizontal hives because it is easier on the bees as well as the beekeeper. They can also be low to no maintenance.
Langstroth Long Hives
The horizontal hive design that incorporates western style Langstroth deep frames.
Layens Hives
The horizontal hive design the incorporates European style layens frames.
Swarm Traps
Did you know that you can catch or even trap a feral swarm of honey bees in your own backyard?!?
Featured Products
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SuppliesSwarm Trap Lure
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MentorshipBK Bee Club
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ClassesBee Kept Bootcamp
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Attend an upcoming class!
Not sure where to begin? Join us in an upcoming class and learn everything you need to get started keeping bees naturally. From the types of hives, how to catch a swarm, what to look for when inspecting a hive and more!
Register today and reserve your spot in the next class
Natural & Sustainable
By catching feral swarms and using horizontal hives
Feed Free
Natures bee food is honey and we leave them plenty
Treatment Free
Large strong colonies of feral honey bees naturally resilient to pests
Foundationless Frames
Allowing bees to build natural comb in order to pursue small cell size
Bee Informed!
Join us for a weekly conversation about Natural and Sustainable Beekeeping!