I was in at the orchard all day yesterday pruning the apple trees. Quite a job considering there are over 200 trees! One of my jobs is to cut away diseased wood, primarily Canker. Canker is like cancer to trees … Continued
Its Saturday, weather does not look great. Overcast and windy. However this is England and we should not be surprised by now. I tell people most of my beekeeping is done in either the rain, at twilight or sunset and … Continued
I would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to Tim Kirby for helping me to set up this blog. Tim is in IT and a Beekeeper! I met Tim & his wife Julie on one of my beekeeping courses. I run … Continued
I was just called by a researcher for BBC Newsnight. They are doing a piece on CCD and the decline of British bees. I will keep you posted as to the out come.
I’ve been very aware of CCD (Colony Collapse Disorder) in the US, but reports from my beekeeping friends here around the country this year tells another story. Many have had wonderful harvests with their bees going from strength to strength. This … Continued