I’ve renewed my subscription to American Bee Journal and Bee Culture which are the 2 main American beekeeping magazines, and…
Winter Treatment. Last week, I treated all my colonies with oxalic acid before the winter solstice on 22nd December. After…
Visit to Catskill Mountain Beekeepers Club. I’m invited by these friendly, generous and welcoming folk to come over to The…
Temperature Control. Have you ever wondered how colonies of honey bees maintain the ideal humidity and temperature inside the hive?…
The holiday is not all about bees. Megan and I enjoy another horse ride but this one is more lively…
I’m excited to be traveling mid-October to speak to the Catskill Mountain Beekeepers Club, and spend some time with my…
While searching for a recent farming programme featuring Murray McGregor, UK’s biggest bee farmer with 4,000 colonies, I came across…
Dead Queen. Just when I think that this productive colony (63.5 lbs honey harvested) is ready for winter, I find…
A Sad Day for Magazine. Established in 1910, this magazine has been supporting small farmers, allotment holders and gardeners for…