What a wonderful spring for the bees. The flowers just keep on coming, fruit trees, dandelion, white clover and of course the may blossom and sycamore means the bees have filled the hives supers to bursting. The dilemma is, how much to harvest, all, some or none? Take none and inspections take longer you need … Continue reading Spring Notes!๐
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Honey extracting demonstration at 12 noon Sunday
There will be a honey extracting demonstration in the Honey Kitchen at Scolton Manor tomorrow (Sunday 21st August) starting at approximately 12 noon. Come and see how honey is extracted from honeycomb. All welcome!
Plants for Bees
We often get asked to suggest plants which will be good for bees and with spring easing its way in it is a good time to think about making a bee, and other insect, friendly garden.ย The British Beekeepers' Association have a comprehensive, 20 page, list on their website in pdf format which should provide … Continue reading Plants for Bees