Tag Archives: SHB

Learnings from the Learning from the Bees conference

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Paul

In my earlier post on the Learning from the Bees conference, I discussed the “who was there and what it was about” aspects. This article covers what I actually learned about bees. I always particularly enjoy lectures and books covering … Continue reading →

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ONBG meeting, 10th March 2018 – overwintering, pests, crime and apps

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Paul

Our first meeting of the year was at the Marsh Harrier pub in Oxford: 16 people dropped by to chat. Discussion ranged over how our hives had fared over winter; floor debris advice for newbees; problems with badgers; Small Hive … Continue reading →

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Trends in beekeeping #2

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Paul

This is a wide-ranging article, part of an occasional series, intended to touch on recent developments in beekeeping that have caught my attention – discussion welcomed! Topics covered here include: Hygienic behaviour Varroa virus blocking – important new research just … Continue reading →

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