Better Weather. I’m writing on another gloriously sunny day on the 114th day of the most peculiar year in our…
Why use wide dummy boards? Last year, I visited Enid Brown’s set-up in Fife and was impressed by her use…
Another Strange Week. I took comfort in this poem the moment Tricia O’ Dwyer sent me the first few lines.…
Colony Death. When does a colony die? Is it with the loss of the old queen and the end of…
Winter Treatment. Last week, I treated all my colonies with oxalic acid before the winter solstice on 22nd December. After…
Temperature Control. Have you ever wondered how colonies of honey bees maintain the ideal humidity and temperature inside the hive?…
I’m excited to be traveling mid-October to speak to the Catskill Mountain Beekeepers Club, and spend some time with my…
Invitation. I’m invited by Megan Denver to come over to the USA to speak to The Catskill Mountain Beekeepers Club…
A Sad Day for Magazine. Established in 1910, this magazine has been supporting small farmers, allotment holders and gardeners for…