OUR HISTORY

Back in August of 1995, at just 27 years old, I was standing at a crossroads. I had a journalism degree, but quickly realized the field wasn’t where my passion was. To pay the bills, I was working at an architectural firm — steady, but not fulfilling. Deep down, I knew I wanted something more creative, something that felt true to me.

I’d always loved herbs and gardening, and I had been fascinated by their natural benefits since my late teens. Newly married, I wanted to help my husband with his sensitive skin after shaving. So I started experimenting in my kitchen with herbs from my garden. After a lot of trial and error, one day he came out of the bathroom, little bits of herbs still stuck to his face, grinning and saying, “This stuff works!” That was the spark.

“This stuff works!" That was the spark.

Starting a business felt overwhelming — I had no idea how to run one, no experience in the cosmetics world, and certainly no money. But I had passion, determination, and a belief that natural ingredients could make a real difference. So Honeybee Gardens was born.

“There have been plenty of bumps, mistakes and tears along the way.”

It hasn’t always been easy — there have been plenty of bumps, mistakes, and tears along the way — but each challenge taught me something and helped me grow stronger.

Today, Honeybee Gardens has grown far beyond my kitchen table, but the heart of the brand hasn’t changed. I’m still driven by the same things that started it all: a love of nature and animals, a passion for creating products that are good for people and the planet, and a deep gratitude for our amazing customers who have supported us through it all.