Dot's Handmade Bee Blossoms
Dot's Handmade Bee Blossoms
Regular price
β¬32,95
Regular price
β¬32,95
Sale price
β¬65,95
Unit price
per
Solid untreated cedarΒ β naturally weather-resistant, no varnish, no chemicals
Copper roofΒ β keeps the rain out and ages into a beautiful patina
Mixed tunnel sizesΒ β welcomes mason bees, mining bees and many other wild species
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Dot's Handmade Bee Blossoms
Regular price
β¬32,95
Regular price
β¬32,95
Sale price
β¬65,95
Unit price
per
Β
Handmade in the Blue Ridge Mountains
64 years old, Weaverville NC β her final collection. Handcrafted on the wheel, like always.
"Ray told me once: the bees need water, not blossoms. I made blossoms anyway β because both are true."
π What's in the box:
Ceramic drinking bowls
Handmade, blossom-shaped
Handmade, blossom-shaped
Metal stakes
Push straight into the soil
Push straight into the soil
Different colors
Random from the collection
Random from the collection
Ready to use
Stake, fill, done
Stake, fill, done
What makes these bowls special
Handmade β no two alike Every bowl is one of a kind. Irregular shape, matte glaze, subtle color variations β that's intentional. Mass-produced pieces don't have this depth.
Blossom shape with real function The hollow center is the drinking well β large enough for several bees, small enough that the water barely evaporates.
Disappears into the flower bed On the metal stake among real blossoms, they look like one more flower. No visible effort. No eyesore.
Refilled in 10 seconds Stake in the ground, bowl on top, watering can over it β done. Works in garden beds, balcony planters, patio pots, or on a windowsill.
Visible to bees, beautiful to people Pink, orange, purple, yellow β chosen on purpose. Visible to bees, beautiful to humans. No compromise.
Glazed and weatherproof Won't warp, won't yellow, won't end up in the trash after one season. Glazed ceramic holds up.
Dorothy "Dot" Callaway, 64
Potter and gardener from Weaverville, North Carolina. Her husband Ray has been a beekeeper for 35 years β he's the one who first poured sugar water into one of her bowls. The blossom-shaped ceramic bee waterers grew out of that moment β 15 years of observation, hundreds of bowls, never sold until now. Her daughter Emily finally set up the shop. This is the final winter batch.
πΏ Expert perspective
"Bees lose enormous amounts of moisture during summer heat β especially in suburban gardens without natural water sources. A shallow, stable water source at bed level is the simplest and most effective thing a gardener can do. The blossom shape of these bowls is no accident: bees navigate visually toward flower-like structures before they land. That lowers the threshold for approaching the bowl β and the clean water, free of pesticides or motor oil like you'd find in a street puddle, makes all the difference."
Colors in the set
You'll receive bowls in random colors from Dot's final winter batch β fired, glazed, and carefully packed:
Pink Orange Purple Yellow / White
Perfect for
πΈ Flower beds π‘ Patio & balcony π Gift giving π Bee lovers πΏ Nature enthusiasts πΆ Nature learning with kids π§ Grandma & Grandpa πͺ Windowsill decor
Quality you can see β and feel
- Real handcraft β not cheap plastic, not factory-made, not imported bulk
- Glazed & weatherproof β handles summer heat, rain, and direct sun without yellowing or cracking
- Blossom shape works double β beautiful for you, a landing signal for bees
- No plastic, no chemicals β safe for honeybees, native bees, and other pollinators
- Every bowl is unique β handmade on the wheel, with visible maker's touch
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee Not 100% happy? No problem β just send them back for a full refund. But we're pretty sure the bees will be on them before you even think about it.
Please note: Every bowl is a handmade original. Small differences in glaze, color, and shape are natural and intentional β that's not a defect, that's handmade ceramic. No two are alike.
Product details
Material
Ceramic, handmade on the wheel
Finish
Glazed, weatherproof
Set includes
Bowls on metal stakes
Dimensions
Approx. 1.75" diameter (bowl) Γ 8" (stake)
Colors
Random from: Pink, Orange, Purple, Yellow/White
Setup
Push metal stake directly into the soil
Care
Rinse with water β not dishwasher safe
Made in
Handcrafted in Weaverville, North Carolina
Sales
5,900 sold Β· 4.8 β
Β· 328 reviews
