Introduction Here we are very close to the winter solstice and the end of the year. It will be good…
Introduction What sort of bees do you have? I have locally adapted local bees. They are all fairly dark with…
Sugar shake tests, or alcohol washes; what’s your method? Until a couple of weeks ago, I thought that sugar shake/roll…
Introduction Introduction I woke this morning to the sound of whooper swans flying south. A couple of weeks ago, about…
Introduction At last, seasonable weather with a coating of snow on the top of Ben Wyvis clearly visible across the…
Introduction Red Squirrels The red squirrels have been entertaining me again this week. Mother squirrel returned to the garden and…
Introduction The temperatures shot up to a crazy 16 °C for a few days and the bees were busy clearing…
Introduction The clocks went back an hour last week and the temperature dropped quickly to single figures. Today the low…
Introduction Even if you’re heading down the route to treatment-free beekeeping, I think you’ll be interested to hear about a…
Introduction After several warm days of bright sunshine and stunning visibility, it’s still and subdued here today with a dampness…