74.11% — Dominant
Laurel Sumac
Malosma laurina
🍯 La Verne, CA · 8 oz jars · $12.00 each
Local raw honey, straight from the hive.
Little Bee & Co. produces small-batch raw honey in La Verne, California. Our current batch was harvested May–June 2025. The May–June 2026 batch has now been harvested and is undergoing floral DNA testing.
$12.008 oz jar, raw & unfiltered
May–June 2025Current batch, La Verne harvest
May–June 2026Harvested — DNA testing in progress
About the Beekeeper
Veteran-owned honey built on trust, training, and care.
Our honey is backed by real veteran-focused training programs and county certification — not just a label.
Why this honey stands out
From the local La Verne landscape to floral DNA testing, every batch tells the story of where the bees foraged and how the honey was made.
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Current local batch
Harvested May–June 2025 from our La Verne hives, raw and unfiltered.
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2026 batch
Harvested May–June 2026, currently undergoing floral DNA testing.
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Veteran & county certified
Trained through Heroes to Hives and registered with the County of Los Angeles as a honey farmer.
Heroes to Hives
A nationally recognized program through Michigan State University that provides veterans with hands-on beekeeping education and training — turning military service into a meaningful career in agriculture.
Homegrown by Heroes
A veteran farmer certification that lets consumers identify agricultural products grown and produced by U.S. military veterans. When you see this label on our honey, you’re supporting a veteran-owned small farm.
LA County Certified Honey Farmer
Registered and certified with the County of Los Angeles as an official honey farmer.
🔬 Floral Fingerprint
What’s actually in our honey — proven by DNA.
Using floral DNA testing, we identify exactly which plants the bees foraged. Choose a harvest year below to see the results.
What this means for you
The floral mix shapes the color, aroma, and flavor of every jar. Our honey is dominated by Laurel Sumac — a native Southern California plant that gives it a rich, distinctive character rooted in the local landscape.
9.16%
Magnolia / Tulip Poplar
Magnolia spp. / Liriodendron tulipifera
4.20%
Ice Plant
Mesembryanthemum cordifolium
2.97%
Pistachio
Pistacia spp.
2.94%
Sumac
Rhus spp.
2.70%
Fan Palm
Washingtonia robusta
1.34%
Pomegranate
Punica granatum
1.31%
Pokeweed
Phytolacca americana
1.27%
Privet
Ligustrum spp.
📍 Hyper-Local
Bees forage up to 2 miles from the hive.
Every jar reflects the specific trees, flowers, and seasonal blooms of North La Verne — a true taste of place.
Local forage area
Our hives are based in North La Verne, California. The bees work the surrounding landscape within about a 2-mile radius, pulling nectar from the native plants and trees of the San Gabriel Valley foothills.
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Current batch
Harvested May–June 2025 in La Verne, California.
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2026 batch
Harvested May–June 2026, DNA results coming soon.
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Truly local
No blending, no long-distance sourcing — just honey from bees and plants right here in North La Verne.
North La Verne, California
Our foraging territory sits in the foothills above La Verne, near the base of the San Gabriel Mountains.
🛒 Order Now
Mix & match — both batches, one checkout.
Both the 2025 and 2026 batches are available now. Want 1 jar of 2025 and 2 of 2026? Set the quantity for each right on the checkout page — no need to order separately.
Available Now · DNA Tested
2025 Batch
May–June 2025 harvest · La Verne, California
$12.00
per 8 oz jar
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8 oz jar, raw & unfiltered✓
Floral DNA tested — results published
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Available Now · DNA Testing In Progress
2026 Batch
May–June 2026 harvest · La Verne, California
$12.00
per 8 oz jar
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8 oz jar, raw & unfiltered✓
Floral DNA results coming soon
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Checkout
Order Your Honey
Secure checkout powered by Stripe. On the checkout page, set the quantity for the 2025 batch and/or the 2026 batch — mix and match however you’d like, then choose pickup or delivery.
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Adjust quantity per batch at checkout✓
Local pickup — La Verne, CA — free✓
Delivery — flat $7.99✓
Secure payment, instant confirmationYou’ll choose local pickup or delivery right at checkout. After you order, we’ll reach out by phone or email within 24 hours to schedule the exact date and time.
Prefer to talk first? Call 626-488-8222 and we’ll arrange it directly.
🐝 The Hives
Meet the bees behind every jar.
Meet the Bees
Our colonies are cared for with close attention to their health and habitat. Healthy bees produce better honey — it’s that simple.
Harvest Notes
Each seasonal batch has its own character. The current May–June 2025 harvest carries warm, floral notes shaped by the local Southern California bloom cycle.
Why Raw & Unfiltered?
Raw honey is never heated or heavily processed, preserving its natural enzymes, antioxidants, pollen, and full flavor. Our honey goes straight from the hive to the jar — exactly as nature made it.
🍹 Sip Something Sweet
Easy drink recipes made with our honey.
A few favorites from our own kitchen — tap a card for the full recipe.
🍵 Honey Lemon Ginger Tea
A warm, soothing cup with fresh ginger, lemon, and a spoonful of raw honey.
View Recipe →
🍋 Honey Mint Lemonade
Fresh-squeezed lemonade, naturally sweetened with honey and mint.
View Recipe →
🥃 Honey Old Fashioned
A honey-syrup twist on the classic whiskey cocktail, 21+.
View Recipe →
📬 Get in Touch
We’d love to hear from you.
Contact Us
Reach out to reserve a jar, ask about availability, or just say hello. We keep things personal — no automated systems, just a real conversation.
📞 626-488-8222
📍 La Verne, California
🍯 Current batch: May–June 2025
Quick Facts
Veteran-owned
Trained through Heroes to Hives at Michigan State University and certified Homegrown by Heroes.
North La Verne, CA
Our hives and pickup location are both in La Verne, Los Angeles County, in the San Gabriel Valley.
DNA-tested honey
Floral DNA testing confirms what’s in every batch — transparency most local honey producers don’t offer.