This is a question I’ve been asked a couple of times by people “Do you have to feed your bees?”. I thought it was a kind of interesting one. Before I started doing research and keeping bees, I would have probably scoffed at the question, but the answer isn’t quite as I would have expected! … Read more
Last week I visited my bees, as I do most days. I have an old wooden chair where I like to sit and watch them from about two meters away. It’s a little close, but I enjoy watching them come and go, seeing the different colours of pollen they bring back while I have a … Read more
It’s been three Weeks now since the bees arrived in their new home, and they seem to be settling in really well. I’ve put a pause on feeding them sugar syrup (a little boost to help them draw out wax after moving in) as I’m quite pleased with their current progress. The apple trees have … Read more