This week sees some sunshine and the peak of rich reds, ochres and seasonal yellows here in Piperhill. Strong winds…
This might look like the night sky through a telescope lens but it isn’t. October has been one of the…
Warm sunny days in early September are good news. The Victoria plums in the back garden are the best and…
Travelling recently to Aberdeen, I was struck by the swathes of giant hogweed along the banks of the rivers Spey…
Introduction. I want to welcome Jackie to the Beelistener this week and thank her for contributing. Jackie lives in Ayrshire…
A Difficult Decision. I’ve been rescuing animals since my childhood on the farm and I hate it when they don’t…
Better Weather. I’m writing on another gloriously sunny day on the 114th day of the most peculiar year in our…
While the following guidelines provide essential information for working with bees during “lock-down”, Dr David Tarpy’s article is invaluable to…
Introduction. Following on from last week’s blog on colony death, Jane Geddes has kindly agreed to share her recent experiences.…
Colony Death. When does a colony die? Is it with the loss of the old queen and the end of…