A Perfect Swarm. Monday 10th June is a busy day. I’ve arrived home after 3 days away teaching beekeeping. This…
What’s Going On? On 24th May I find that our big strong colony has decided to make queen cells in…
This book is by humorous Scot, Bill Anderson, who is an urban rooftop beekeeper living in London. Bill uses Warre…
Presents for Bee-Apprentice Connie. Imagine you’ve just turned seven and are fascinated by bees. Your parents allow you to go…
Making Lemongrass Bait. The other day, my friend Jackie was looking for some old frames to fill her nucleus box…
In January 2018 I had an exciting four-week whirlwind family visit to Australia Since my last visit in 2008, I’ve…
Established colony has to go due to renovations History These very dark and hairy bees had been living in a…
Bait Hive At the end of a warm sunny week, I inspect the bait hive for the wild bee colony.…
Exciting Sighting The other day, I’m sitting outdoors in the garden centre restaurant at Glenbarr in Kintyre (Argyllshire) when I…
Queen Retinue Inspection Jane opens up the hive to inspect the brood frames for any signs of swarm preparation and…