This must be one of the driest May’s on record and the farmers are crying out for rain. Louise’s BroodMinder…
Introduction. It’s hard to believe that this is the last blog for March and it’s officially spring next week here…
Introduction. The bees are flying in my apiary and bringing in lots of pollen which is a cheerful sight. I’m…
Introduction. Over the past few weeks, I’ve written about varroa and the possibilities of reducing reliance on chemical treatments. Northern…
Apiary News. The season has ended on a high note for me. Although the weather has cooled with the arrival…
Introduction. It’s been a busy season with the media covering stories of swarms on tennis courts, bushes, and inside houses.…
Introduction We’re half way through April; another busy month though still not much beekeeping can be done owing to terrible…
Introduction. It’s been another week of unsettled weather but yesterday was warm so I inspected all 8 main colonies for…
Introduction. Some of us will begin the beekeeping season teaching new beekeepers as classes spring up across the country. Not…
The season is over for me as I harvest the last 2 honey supers and a box of Ross rounds.…