Honey from Fjære: Autumn's Last Nectar and Storage

Autumn's Golden Treasure

September is the month when the bees' intensive work begins to slow down. Here on the farm, we observe that flowers become fewer, and the bees' focus shifts from nectar gathering to winter preparations. But before we say farewell to summer, it's time for the final honey harvest.

At Den Lille Hagen i Fjære, we notice that September honey has its own distinctive character – often darker and with a deeper, more complex flavor profile than summer's light variety. This is because the bees' final foraging flights go to both late summer wildflowers and the last wild blooms around the Agder region.

How We Harvest Autumn Honey

• We inspect the storage spaces in the hives to ensure the honey is fully ripened (under 18% moisture)
• The harvesting is done carefully to avoid damaging both the bees and the precious honey
• All tools are sterilized before work begins

Storage of Fresh Honey

Fresh honey from our bees is stored in glass jars in a cool, dark place. Honey is an "everlasting" raw ingredient – if stored correctly, it keeps indefinitely. We recommend:

• Dark glass jars – protects against sunlight
• Room temperature or a cool place – not the refrigerator, as honey becomes hard
• Airtight sealing – keeps moisture out

When you buy locally produced honey from Grimstad, you get it directly from our farm – no middlemen, complete transparency, and a taste that truly reflects our region.