December was eventful and the first few days were busy nursing a poorly pink-footed goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) that a friend…
Happy Holidays. Greetings and best wishes to all readers, and happy Christmas to everyone who is about to celebrate. As…
“Beekeeping today is still as it has always been: the exploitation of colonies of a wild insect; the best beekeeping…
You’ve decided to keep honey bees, and you’re not allergic to their stings, as far as you know. Congratulations on…
Are you thinking of becoming a beekeeper, researching information for someone who is, or just wanting to learn more about…
I’m just about to start making wax foundation using a neat piece of kit I bought online from Latvia earlier…
Introduction. As a novice observation hive beekeeper, this is only my second attempt at overwintering a tiny colony, I’m trying…
Teaching Apiary. Do you belong to a beekeeping association that has its own meeting room and apiary, or perhaps just…
Another mild week and sunshine send the bees down to the river where they are still collecting Himalayan balsam though…
I’m processing and jarring honey this week and pondering the different tastes and aromas of each bucketful. I hope that…