A Year of Growth, Events, and Thousands of Bee-Saving Moments.
During our Christmas break, we took a moment - on a walk in the woods and in the fresh air - to reflect on what has been an exciting and buzzy year for Beevive. From new partnerships and major milestones to meeting so many of you along the way, this year has reinforced why we do what we do: helping bees thrive, one habitat at a time!
We kicked off the year in January by delivering 500 bespoke bee hotels for Forth Group, and refreshed our product photography in the (bee-autiful) orchard garden at our studio. February brought a major highlight as Beevive appeared on Dragons’ Den, introducing our mission to a national audience and securing the support of eco-entrepreneur Deborah Meaden.
March was all about purpose, as we celebrated B Corp Month in London with super star quick dry towel makers - Dock & Bay, followed by a visit to the inspiring Eden Project, who now proudly stock our products. In April, our keyrings returned to John Lewis & Partners for a second Spring season - an exciting sign of continued support from one of the UK’s most trusted high-street retailers.
May was a standout month, with Beevive exhibiting at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and being featured in The Mail on Sunday. June saw us meeting customers face to face at Meet the Maker Beehive events and the Harrogate Home & Gift Fair, while July marked Beevive’s 6th birthday, where we went kayaking with the team, and celebrated alongside RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival.
Summer continued with the Beautiful Days Festival in August, followed by a September visit to a cork factory in Portugal, giving us deeper insight into the sustainable materials behind our products. October saw Escape to the Country re-air, introducing Beevive to even more homes, and November brought the launch of the WWF x Gold Bee Revival Kit - our best-selling colourway.
We wrapped up the year at three Christmas markets in December: Spirit of Christmas in London, our local city of Exeter, and next to the iconic cathedral in Bath.
Most importantly, THANK YOU. This year, we received thousands of messages sharing your bee-saving successes. From planting pollinator-friendly gardens to solitary bee homes becoming happily occupied. Your actions make a real difference.
Here’s to continuing this bee-friendly journey together in 2026!
Jake and Faye
Co-founders of Beevive
