How Mossy Oaks Farmstead Helps Our Bees Survive the Snow, Wind, and Strange Willamette Valley Weather Introduction — Bee Prepared or Bee Plunged? At Mossy Oaks Farmstead , we like our tea hot, our honey golden, and our honeybees thriving — even when Mother Nature throws a surprise rain-snow mix in February. Cottage Grove’s location in Oregon’s Willamette Valley  gives us gorgeous springs and fertile summers, but winter can feel like a marathon with no finish line in sight. Ha

Raw honey is more than just a sweet treat; it is a powerhouse of nutrients and health benefits. Sourced directly from our farm, this natural product is unprocessed and retains all its beneficial properties. In this blog post, we will explore the various benefits of raw honey, its uses, and why it deserves a place in your pantry. What is Raw Honey? Raw honey is honey that has not been heated or filtered. This means it retains all the natural enzymes, vitamins, and minerals tha