Winter Bees. Have you ever wondered how it can be that honey bees in winter live around 4 times longer…
This week sees some sunshine and the peak of rich reds, ochres and seasonal yellows here in Piperhill. Strong winds…
We’re fast approaching the shorter days with more darkness about. I had to switch on the lights when I started…
It’s a wet start to October with driving rain and gurgling gutters this morning. My bee work is over for…
The glorious sweet scent of heather honey greets me on opening our front door now. I’ve harvested the last honey…
Introduction. Yvonne and I met through the Healthy BEES courses and became friends. I’m inspired by Yvonne’s energy and enthusiasm…
What is a Mentor? According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a mentor is “an experienced person in an organisation who…
End of Summer. The reality is we are nearing the end of our beekeeping season here in Scotland. It is…
Travelling recently to Aberdeen, I was struck by the swathes of giant hogweed along the banks of the rivers Spey…
The glorious weather turned to torrential rain this week and today is chilly on the 1st of July. I’m busy…