There's one plant you should think twice about cutting back before winter! Look at this clip from BBC Autumnwatch to find out why!
Stories of Interest
Hive Live
Thanks to Andrew Martin for alerting us to a good documentary on honey bees this week with some interesting research into orientation flights etc. There are two episodes, here's the link to Episode One: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b04b3k05/hive-alive-episode-1 Episode Two is at http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b04bwmjg Both programmes can be viewed via @bbciplayer.
Honey Survey
Calling all beekeepers! If you'd like to find out what your bees are feeding on, please send Laura Jones a sample of your honey. Here's how: https://botanicgarden.wales/science/saving-pollinators/2017-honey-survey/
Farewell to Rosemary!
We were very sorry to say farewell to one of our loyal members last Sunday at the Scolton Manor apiary meeting. Rosemary is moving away to Wiltshire, taking with her lots of wonderful memories of her time here in Pembrokeshire with her beekeeping friends. Those of us who regularly attend meetings will be eternally grateful … Continue reading Farewell to Rosemary!
Buzz of excitement in Haverfordwest
There has been a lot of excitement as the result of a swarm of bees on the back of a car in Haverfordwest on Sunday, with interest all around the World! Listen to some of these interviews with BBC Radio 5 Live (26 minutes into the programme) and Australia's ABC Radio (1Hr 37M 45S into the programme) … Continue reading Buzz of excitement in Haverfordwest