Neshanic Valley Beekeepers, LLC

Neshanic Valley Beekeepers, LLC Production and distribution of Honey and Maple Syrup through retailers and market type environments We bottle only in glass.

We offer as many "source" quality premium and specialty honeys from NJ as well as from other parts of the country and the world. One of our most popular is authentic Australian Eucalyptus honey. Never pasteurized and never manipulated, our honeys are available in a variety of sizes. We promote beekeeping as a viable hobby and/or venture.

04/05/2026

Spring gardeners, don’t skip this step 🌼✂️ Pruning the right perennials early can help keep your beds tidy, vigorous, and full of color

04/05/2026

Scatter these nine plants through your vegetable beds — not in a separate corner — and let the predators find the pests on their own. 🌿

Beneficial insects hunt within feet of where they feed. A dedicated pollinator garden across the yard does almost nothing for the aphids on your tomatoes. The plants need to be in the rows.

The nine that work hardest:

Dill, fennel, and cilantro all belong in the bolt. Their flat umbrella-shaped flower heads are landing pads for parasitic wasps and hoverflies. Resist pulling them when they go to seed — that's when they become pest control.

Yarrow and sweet alyssum keep ladybugs, lacewings, and minute pirate bugs resident through the whole season. Lacewing larvae consume large numbers of soft-bodied pests throughout the growing season. Plant alyssum along every vegetable row edge — it's the single easiest addition that increases beneficial insect density.

Marigold (French variety) suppresses root-knot nematodes underground through root compounds, while its pollen feeds hoverflies and predatory beetles above ground.

Cosmos blooms for months with almost no care and provides sustained food when shorter-lived plants fade between cycles. Lacewings and hoverflies rely on its open, easy-access flowers.

Calendula acts as both a trap crop and a beneficial attractor. Aphids cluster on its stems, which draws ladybugs and lacewings to the garden where they then move to protect nearby vegetables.

Chamomile self-sows, fills gaps between crops, and provides ground-level habitat for ground beetles that hunt slugs at night.

Leave hollow dead flower stems standing over winter. Many parasitic wasps overwinter in them and emerge in spring ready to work the garden before the first planting goes in. 🌱

04/05/2026

Propagation is one of the easiest ways to stretch your garden budget, and it’s honestly one of the most satisfying things to do once you get the hang of it. ✂️ A few things that improve your odds:
✂️ take cuttings from healthy, flexible growth
💧 keep the mix lightly moist, never drenched
🌤 bright indirect light is usually better than direct afternoon sun
Some root fast, some take patience, but once you start, it’s hard not to want to try more.

04/05/2026

Invasive plant swaps 🍃 Some plants look nice for one season, then become a problem for years.
🌸 Native swaps are usually easier to manage
🐝 They’re often better for pollinators too
✂️ I always check how fast something spreads before planting it
Pretty is great, but easy to live with is even better.

04/04/2026

Dandelions, clover, and violets are often overlooked as simple w**ds, yet they play a meaningful role in supporting ecosystems. These plants provide nectar and pollen that many pollinators rely on, especially during early and resource-scarce periods.

Bees, butterflies, and other insects depend on a steady supply of flowering plants to survive. In environments dominated by short-cut lawns or limited biodiversity, these commonly removed plants can become an important source of food. Their presence helps sustain pollinator populations that are essential for plant reproduction and food systems.

Instead of removing them entirely, allowing some of these flowers to grow can contribute to a more balanced and supportive environment. Small changes in how we manage green spaces can make a measurable difference for biodiversity and ecological health.

Images are generated by AI and for demonstration purposes only.

Source: Larson, J. L., Kesheimer, A. J., & Potter, D. A. (2014). Pollinator assemblages on dandelions and white clover in urban and suburban lawns. Journal of Insect Conservation, 18(5), 863–873.

04/04/2026

You do not always have to wait years for homegrown fruit. Some bushes can start giving you something surprisingly fast. 🫐🍓
🫐 I always tell beginners to mix a few quicker-producing fruit bushes in with the long-term ones
🍓 Raspberries and blackberries can be especially rewarding because they often get going faster than people expect
🌿 Blueberries are worth it too, but I think of them more as a steady long-game plant than an instant payoff
☀️ I’ve found the biggest first-year difference usually comes from planting healthy varieties in the right sun and keeping them watered well
🍇 Even a small first harvest feels exciting when it’s from something you just planted

04/04/2026

That soggy spot in your yard might actually be a hidden gem 🐝 Instead of fighting wet soil, I like to plant into it

🦋 Joe Pye w**d and swamp milkw**d are great for pollinators
❤️ Cardinal flower adds bright color
🌿 Ferns and sedges make it look full fast

✨ I do this with problem spots all the time — sometimes the wettest area turns into the prettiest one

04/02/2026

For the bird watchers among us.

04/01/2026

In deer country, “resistant” is a better word than “safe.” They usually leave these alone, but hungry deer can still surprise you. 🦌🌿 What often helps most:
👃 strong-smelling herbs are usually less tempting
🌼 fuzzy, bitter, or toxic plants often get skipped
🌱 new growth is more tempting than mature plants
🛡️ young plants may still need protection while they establish
Good plant choices help a lot, but layering in a little protection works even better. 👍

04/01/2026

If you want hummingbirds to keep coming back, plant flowers they can actually use, not just flowers that look pretty to us. 🐦🌺 They love bright blooms, long flowering seasons, and easy-to-reach nectar.
What brings in more hummingbirds:
🌸 tubular flowers are usually a big hit
❤️ reds, pinks, corals, and purples tend to stand out to them
🌿 planting in groups makes the buffet easier to spot from above
Skip pesticides when you can, because hummingbirds also rely on tiny insects for protein, especially during nesting season.

Address

PO Box 1117
Somerville, NJ
08876

Telephone

+19082851837

Website

http://www.neshanicvalleybeekeepers.com/

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