There’s no shortage of new beekeeping books these days. Lots of beekeepers generously share their knowledge and expertise with us…
Introduction. Well, here we are in the festive season with the solstice and Christmas fast approaching. This is my last…
Introduction. Winter is here and the temperature is below zero. The sun is low and doesn’t make it over the…
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…
Introduction. The recent heavy rain brought an end to warm autumn days here and it’s back to fairly bracing weather.…
Apiary News. The season has ended on a high note for me. Although the weather has cooled with the arrival…
Introduction. Here we are at the end of the season, almost. It’s a bit later than usual for me to…
I’ve had another small harvest of pale-yellow honey that might be from phacelia across the river where it’s being grown…
Introduction. Have you ever thought of writing a children’s book, or maybe even tried to write one? I think that…