The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast 1KHO 696: Honey and the Unexpected Yes | Drew and Ava Miller, Petal Honey Co
Jan 31, 2026
Ava Miller, homeschooler, musician, and beekeeper who incubates chicks and sells honey and eggs. Drew Miller, former worship leader turned homesteader and cofounder of Petal Honey Co. They talk about how a honey-for-sale sign launched a family business. Topics include learning beekeeping, rebuilding after hive losses, adding chickens, music as a time capsule, and community-focused local food and stewardship.
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Chance Meeting Sparked A New Path
- Drew found a honey-for-sale sign that led to meeting Ed and unexpectedly running his honey business for over a year.
- That chance encounter included deep personal moments like leading a funeral and shaped their move into beekeeping.
Booth Idea Became A Brand
- Ava started Petal as a homeschool entrepreneur booth idea and bought the domain on a whim.
- A year later that booth name became the brand when they felt led to start their honey business.
Start Local And Learn From Beekeepers
- If you want to try beekeeping, start now and join local associations and supply houses for mentorship.
- Expect it to be harder than it looks and invest time learning natural, low-intervention methods.