So, you have a beekeeper in your life – maybe they’re your spouse, your friend, or a family member – what do you gift a beekeeper if you do not know anything about bees yourself? Finding the perfect gift can be a frustrating chore!
Well, there are dozens of potential gifts you can give a beekeeper ranging from inexpensive mementos to necessary beekeeping equipment. Plus, there are plenty of things beekeepers might not think of buying for themselves.
We know that the gift-buying-process can be totally overwhelming, so we’ve simplified things for you. In this article we are going to discuss some of the items that would make awesome gifts plus where you can find some of them!
- Essential Tools for the Cheap Beekeeper …
An excellent starting point when trying to figure out what to gift a beekeeper is to consider whether they are cheap or not! Figure out if there are any essential tools or items that a keeper could benefit from having two of or would like to have but have not bought to avoid spending the extra money.
For example, a beekeeper can never have too many hive tools, especially if they have preferences for specific sizes or styles. Another example is gifting bee smokers – even a cheaper smoker of lesser quality is beneficial to the keeper. This is especially true because soot builds up in smokers very easily and even though they can be cleaned, it is much nicer to get a new one!
If you have a little extra money to spend on your gift, consider gifting them a hive box or a beekeeping kit. These will surely be appreciated!
Note: Of course, we are only joking when we say these are gift ideas for the ‘cheap’ keeper. Any keeper would love to receive some fresh tools as a gift, trust us!
Click on the links below to see some of our suggestions:
- Honey Keeper Bee Hive Smoker Stainless Steel with Heat Shield Beekeeping Beehive Equipment
- 2) VIVO Stainless Steel Bee Hive Smoker with Heat Shield
- 3) Mann Lake HD540 Stainless Steel Smoker with Guard, 4 by 10-Inch
- Protective Gear
Not far off from essential tools, beekeeping protective gear like a beekeeping hat, jacket or suit are also indispensable to a beekeeper and would make excellent beekeeping gifts! Although protective gear is definitely on the more expensive side in terms of gifts, it is the ideal gift for your loved one, especially if they are more experienced keepers. You can also go for a veil or a pair of gloves which costs much less than a full protective suit but would definitely be appreciated, nonetheless.
Click on the links below to see some of our suggestions:
- Ultra-Breeze Medium Beekeeping Jacket with Veil, 1-Unit, White
- Humble Bee 410 Polycotton Beekeeping Suit with Round Veil
- Natural Apiary – Apiarist Beekeeping Suit
- Books
Beekeeping books make perfect beekeeping gifts for pro and amateur beekeepers alike!
Here are some awesome books for newbie beekeepers…
Click on the links below to see some of our suggestions:
- The Beekeeper’s Handbook. This one is not just for beginners, but it is a great gift for a person just starting out.
- Beekeeping for Dummies. This one is a perfect satirical gift that is also super handy for your newbie-beekeeper loved one.
- The Backyard Beekeeper. This book is geared towards the beekeeping beginner who happens to only have limited space in their yard or gardens to set up their colony.
But what if your loved one is an advanced keeper? Don’t worry, we have book suggestions for advanced keepers too!
Click on the links below to see some of our suggestions:
- The Practical Beekeeper. This book comes in a three-book hardcover set and focuses on the alternative to treatment fee beekeeping.
- Beekeeper’s Problem Solver. This book is an awesome book that offers advice from a pro to help keepers solve beekeeping related problems.
- Honeybee Biology and Beekeeping. This book is definitely more on the pricey end as far as books go, but it is written like a college textbook and is well worth the price tag.
You can also see this article 11 Best Beekeeping Books for other books that would make amazing gifts!
- Practical & Fun Beekeeping Gifts
Beekeeper’s love receiving useful tools to use in their apiary, but they also enjoy bee themed decorations and trinkets. These themed trinkets celebrate the joy and fun in beekeeping as a hobby. Why not combine practical with fun to double the love!
Click on the links below to see some of our suggestions:
- Bee Ornament Sun Catcher. This beautiful trinket is made of stained glass and can be hung up to reflect sunlight. Gorgeous!
- Beekeeper Coffee Mug- this is definitely the perfect gift if your loved one has a good sense of humor. It reads, “I’M A BEEKEEPER…IF YOU SEE ME RUNNING TRY AND KEEP UP.” Hilarious!
- Beekeeper Cap with adjustable strap – this cap reads “BEEKEEPER (FARMER + CRAZY). Certainly, a funny but useful gag gift for the special beekeeper in your life.
- Personalized Gifts!
What better way to make your loved one feel special than to gift them something with their name, face, business, or bee on. You could get them a bee apron, a personalized keychain or mug, a personalized steel bee sign, a funny bee t-shirt or even a bee coaster.
The possibilities are endless, and they do not have to cost you an arm and a leg either!
To end off…
We hope that this article has provided you with some awesome beekeeping gift ideas for those beekeepers in your life. You cannot go wrong with tools, protective gear, books, practical and fun gifts, or even personalized gifts.
If this article has given you a rough idea, but you’re not totally sold just yet, fear not! You can find even more gift ideas on beekeepingfornewbies.com! Plus, many of the top beekeeping websites offer a “gifts” section on their product lists. You can shop around and find many, many cool beekeeping gifts.
Just remember, it’s the thought that counts!
