As I write this I am excited to announce that the new hive is finally finished! It has only taken a few bruised thumbs, some ringing ears, a trusty hammer (and partner) and a lot of patience! 😊 I am also super duper excited to announce that a sunny day did finally arrive amongst the …
Heather Honey
I had not had Heather honey before coming to the UK. In fact, I had never had this honey until I joined the Association for a Taster Beekeeping Day where we were offered to try several specialty honeys. It was also explained to me just how special the Heather honey is, with local beekeepers transporting …
Celebrating Queens among the Bees!
As this is International Women's Week, I thought to dedicate a small article in celebrating the female guardians of bees. Especially important this month is March the 8th, International Women’s Day. In honor of this day, I would like to celebrate all women beekeepers and affiliates who are playing such an important part in saving …
It’s been a while…
You must be wondering where I have been all this time, what I have been up to instead of right here, sharing my news with you. There has not been much buzz over this side of the screen other than, this: Cambrian Rally 2019 I have been travelling a little further than 3 miles from …
Inside the Enemy’s Lair
Two weeks ago, I received an email with an exciting invitation from another beekeeper. Mike, had been called out to a golf course to collect what the owners suspected was an Asian Hornet hive. The invitation was for me to join him in the dissection of the hive itself, so naturally I said yes! Ok, …
READ: The Buzz About Bees
This book seems to be a staple amongst those brave enough to take the first step into gaining more (technical) knowledge about bees. I was lucky enough to know a beekeeper who owned it and was willing to lend it to me to read. At first I felt a little cheated, felt that the first …
#022 Happy bee, happy me!
It seems like January is flying by, as though everything and everyone is running away from the end of 2018. Was it that bad? It's either that, or we are all chasing after the resolutions we (hastily?) made at the beginning of 2019. Perhaps a little bit of both, with a sprinkle of peer pressure. …
