Tag Archives: Winter

Spreading the Bee Buzz #10 – Surviving Winter

Posted on February 2, 2017 by

The latest in our series on beekeeping for a village magazine – written for non-beekeepers, and to suit the broad range of ages and knowledge among the readers. Over winter insect life disappears from our gardens. The frosts have killed … Continue reading →

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Observations with an Infrared Camera

Posted on November 8, 2016 by

The seasons are turning: we have days of fireworks and poppies, of squirrels skittish on ripe conkers, and clock-hours turning back. I worry about the bees. As I walk, misty-breathed beside the Thames, I think of them huddled together in … Continue reading →

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Spreading the Bee Buzz #6 – Spring cleaning

Posted on March 6, 2016 by

Below is the latest in our series on beekeeping for the village magazine. Having covered the basics last year, with an article every 2 months, we’re now going into things in a bit more detail, but still writing in a … Continue reading →

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Top Bar Hives in January

Posted on January 3, 2013 by

Although the buzz word (sorry about that) these days seems to be Warre, I thought Top Bar Hive operators who lack a window might like a peek inside a happy hive at this time of year. Points of note: The … Continue reading →

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