Harvesting Summer is nearly over but the weather is lovely and the bees are still down along the river collecting…
Breaking News Stingless bees are in the news at the moment because scientists in Australia have identified unique antibacterial properties…
Introduction You’re in for a treat this week as Theresa Martin, author of recently published Dead Bees Don’t Make Honey,…
Introduction What a windy week! The tall garden plants have been completely flattened and the lawn is covered in small…
As I write on the last day of July, I’m calling it a day for the active beekeeping season in…
Introduction We are nearly at the end of July, and here in the northern hemisphere the beekeeping season is winding…
This week, I’ve got an exciting update on the mason bee saga. If you remember, I found four eggs on…
Introduction Heavy rain at last and the wildfires that raged on Dava moor, Moray and Speyside have gone out. Above…
Introduction As we reach the end of June a spell of hot blustery weather is buffeting the garden, flattening tall…
Honey It’s been another of those exciting weeks when everything seems to happen at once. The local health food shop…