Introduction. It’s hard to believe that this is the last blog for March and it’s officially spring next week here…
Introduction. It’s been another week of unsettled weather but yesterday was warm so I inspected all 8 main colonies for…
Introduction by Ann. Most of my garden has been planted with pollinators in mind, especially my honey bees. I stopped…
This has been a relatively restful week with the weather too wet, windy and wild for beekeeping. Today though it…
10 Green Pupae Hanging……… After munching through a load of nettles above my desk from 9th July, these potential peacock…
Introduction. Ruth has been a stalwart member of my local beekeeping association for as long as I can remember. Although…
Unintentional Residents. I love it that some plants arrive unannounced and settle into my garden without an invitation. I often…
Radio Programmes. I’ve enjoyed listening to these progammes which are still available for you to access. The Kew Garden series…
Beelistener’s Late Spring/Summer Garden. I think that the key to providing good forage for garden pollinators is to plan well…
From Chile. This spectacular shrub hails from Chile. E. glutinosa is the hardiest of the available species and is evergreen,…