The top picture shows what a winter cluster looks like in a double brood box. You can see that the…
It’s been a mild week here in Nairnshire with sunshine and rain showers. Falling oak leaves are blowing in the…
This week brought surprisingly warm weather despite some overnight frosts. The bees have been bringing in yellow pollen and I’ve…
Winter Bees. Have you ever wondered how it can be that honey bees in winter live around 4 times longer…
This week sees some sunshine and the peak of rich reds, ochres and seasonal yellows here in Piperhill. Strong winds…
This might look like the night sky through a telescope lens but it isn’t. October has been one of the…
We’re fast approaching the shorter days with more darkness about. I had to switch on the lights when I started…
Despite a fair bit of rain over the last week it’s been warm with lots of bee activity. It’s hard…
It’s a wet start to October with driving rain and gurgling gutters this morning. My bee work is over for…
Professor Tom Seeley. If you missed Tom’s presentation a couple of weeks ago for The Scottish Beekeepers Association, you can…