From Hive to Herb Garden

A family-rooted journey inspired by nature, education, and honest wellness.

How It All Began

Kate's parents embracing and smiling together indoors.

My father kept bees, and some of my favorite childhood memories were watching him work in the hives and sitting quietly nearby listening to the hum of the bees.

He also gardened organically long before it became popular. Together we fished, hiked, hunted, foraged, and explored nature. He taught me how to identify plants, mushrooms, trees, and wildlife, often sharing knowledge rooted in his Native American ancestry.

Over the years, I began researching the additives, preservatives, dyes, and chemicals found in many foods, medications, lotions, and household products. I realized there were natural plants and herbs that could help support wellness in a gentler, more intentional way.

Today, A Gust of Sun Apiary & Herbal Products is the fulfillment of that lifelong passion.

-Kate

A Family Dream

I live in Reeltown, Alabama with my husband Harry, my mother Elizabeth, our dogs Moose, Tippy, and Sulley, and two cats, Veronica and Archie.

With the support of my family, I am finally living out my retirement dream - building a welcoming space centered around honey bees, herbal wellness, education, and community.