There are beehives in TS3. I can't remember how long the bee sting buff lasts, but ugh!
Yes, you can store nectar in the racks. If you make a "cellar" in the basement, it will age the nectar.
There is also a skydiving rabbithole that was a limited edition item from the store. I want to say it came with one of the car brand offers and now you can only get it if you find someone with a file online.
I miss the gnomes coming to life and kicking your Sims for using the perfect garden charm. And drunk gnomes - they were the best! The gnomes have never been as good as the originals!
Loved those spa items! Also the trailer from Superstar that your Sims could woohoo in.
We need cake dancers...