Planning Ahead. What have I learned this season? I ask myself this at the end of every bee season and…
Introduction. It’s still quite mild here but damp and misty as I write. The beech tree in the front garden…
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…
I’ve had another small harvest of pale-yellow honey that might be from phacelia across the river where it’s being grown…
Introduction. A big warm welcome to all you lovely new Beelistener subscribers, it’s great to have you join us. Also,…
Introduction. It’s been a busy season with the media covering stories of swarms on tennis courts, bushes, and inside houses.…
So far, the first week of July is unsettled with wind, rain showers, sunny spells, and chilly nights. Supersedure crops…
The Week’s Event: Equipment Show Bee-buddy Cynthia drove us into Inverness last Saturday to visit the first beekeeping equipment show…
Introduction. It’s been another week of unsettled weather but yesterday was warm so I inspected all 8 main colonies for…