Pure. Raw.
Local Honey.
Award-winning, raw honey from hives across Maryland — produced by a combat veteran with the rigorous standards of a certified honey judge.
Grand Champion
HoCo Honey Competition
AHSTC Certified
Honey Judge
Veteran Owned
Decorated Combat Veteran
Hives for Heroes
Member
Honey Sommelier
International Certified
Maryland's Most Rare Honey
Our Spotted Lanternfly honey is a genuine honeydew-nectar hybrid — dark, mineral-rich, and unlike any floral honey you've tasted. Penn State University confirmed eight distinct plant families in every jar. Produced from a single seasonal window. Ships nationwide.
- Honeydew + Nectar Hybrid — Unique to Maryland
- 8 Plant Families — Penn State Confirmed
- Bold: Molasses, Dark Caramel, Blackberry
- Limited Seasonal Production
More Than Just Honey
From retail jars to bulk wholesale, custom honey favors to live swarm removal — LumberJack Apiary is your full-service local beekeeping partner.
Raw Honey
Our flagship product — 100% raw, unfiltered honey from our hives across Maryland. Multiple varieties available in our online shop.
Wholesale
Restaurants, retailers, and specialty food businesses: stock your shelves with award-winning local honey. Volume pricing available.
Swarm Removal
Got bees where they shouldn't be? We perform live, humane removals throughout Maryland — protecting your property and the bees.
Custom Favors
Make your wedding, shower, or event unforgettable with personalized honey favors. Fully customizable labels and packaging.
Honey Fundraising
Raw honey people actually want to buy — with your custom label on every jar. A real program for churches, schools, sports teams, and youth.
Our Story
From combat deployments to the hives of South Africa, Jack brings a lifetime of hard-won experience to every jar. Discover the mission behind the honey.
"Grand Champion — HoCo Honey Competition.
Judged by the same standard we produce by."
AHSTC Certified Honey Judge · International Honey Sommelier · Veteran Owned · Ellicott City, MD
Manuka Built Its Empire on One Plant. Ours Has Eight.
Manuka honey's entire reputation rests on a single shrub in New Zealand — shipped 9,000 miles, sold at industrial scale, with a documented fraud problem the industry can't shake. More "Manuka honey" is sold worldwide each year than New Zealand can physically produce.
Our Spotted Lanternfly honey is something Manuka can never be: Penn State University confirmed eight distinct plant families in every jar, grown and harvested in Ellicott City, Maryland. No supply chain. No fraud. No 9,000-mile journey. Researchers are actively studying what makes it unique. We're just grateful to bottle it first.
- Penn State confirmed 8 distinct plant families
- Harvested in Ellicott City, MD — fully traceable
- Limited season — once it's gone, it's gone
- No imported supply chain to adulterate
Penn State Analysis
Dr. Robyn Underwood, Penn State Extension Educator in Apiculture, confirmed the presence of SLF DNA and documented eight distinct plant families in our honey. Real traceability. Independent science.
Raw Honey Is Not a Condiment. It's a Food.
Most honey on store shelves has been heated, filtered, and stripped of everything that makes it valuable. Ours hasn't. Here's why that difference is everything.
Rich in Antioxidants
Raw honey contains polyphenols and flavonoids — powerful antioxidants that help reduce oxidative stress and protect cellular health.
Natural Antimicrobial
Unprocessed honey retains hydrogen peroxide activity and unique enzymes that give it documented antimicrobial properties used in wound care globally.
Local Pollen Support
Honey produced near your home carries local pollen traces. Many people consume it seasonally to support their body's natural response to regional allergens.
Enzyme-Active & Alive
Our honey is never heated above hive temperature, preserving naturally occurring enzymes like diastase and invertase that processing destroys.
Gut Microbiome Support
Raw honey is a natural prebiotic. Its oligosaccharides feed beneficial gut bacteria, supporting digestive health in a way that refined sugar never could.
Learned From the Best in the World
Jack's AHSTC certification traces directly to the Welsh Honey Judge system — the same international standard used to evaluate honey at the highest levels of competition. The educators behind that lineage are among the most respected voices in apiculture.
What Our Customers Say
"WOW!!!! I love honey, and love to try new ones from local apiaries. I got a couple of honeys from Lumberjack Apiary at the Md Alpaca Festival. The Baltimore honey… !!!!!!! IT'S SO GOOD!!!"
Brooke Parkhurst
Facebook · Dec 2025
"Absolutely the best local honey! Such great quality, keep up the great work Jack & Katey!"
Allen Prewitt
Google · 2025
"If you're looking for real honey in Ellicott City, this is your place! It's much more flavorful, and since it's from right here in town, it has been a huge help with my family's seasonal allergies ❤️"
Piya Sawhney
Google · Mar 2026
"I was lucky enough to get a jar of honey from Lumberjack Apiary, and last night I took a taste of it. I love honey, and I'm prone to eating it in ways that highlight the honey itself rather than merely using it as an alternative sweetener. For sure this honey deserves to be highlighted. It has a delicate and almost "wistful" floral note unlike any honey I have tasted before. It's summer in a jar. Be ready for something special, because it definitely is. Thank you again for sharing with me, Katey and Jack. And thank you to your bee ladies as well, for their hard work and their generous nature. Congratulations on your win at the Montgomery County Fair, and Grand Champion win at the Howard County Fair!!"
Rida Allen
Facebook · Aug 2024
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