Swarms of Bees are about!
Wow, last week was full of calls for picking up swarms. Best swarm activity in years! Around 11am on Monday in Tooting I was about to get in my car when I heard a loud roar overhead. I thought to … Continued
Honey – the sweetest cure for hayfever
As the pollen count rises, try honey as a natural weapon against hayfever. This is what the Telegraph said in a feature on how using local unpasteurised honey can help with hayfever. Have a read: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/5135837/Honey-the-sweetest-cure-for-hayfever.html They listed The Hive … Continued
Repairing a Bee Feeder
If you put off fixing old tired bee feeders, your not alone! I get caught out too. I have a list of beekeeping repairs to do and the list gets bigger and bigger. So the pile of feeders I was … Continued
Beekeeping Talk a Success!
The beekeeping talk at Waterstones, Clapham was a true success. 75 tickets were sold for this event and there was only standing room left for those arriving later. The evening lecture covered many of the problems facing bees and … Continued
Cowes, Isle of Wight- Beehive on Building
I was visiting beekeepers on the Isle of Wight. While in Cowes I noticed a fantastic 3D skep beehive wall plaque. It is quite large and in perfect condition. I went inside the shop, now selling yacht and nautical goods. The staff had … Continued