Bee Notes – February 2012

February 5th, 2012 by in News, Simon's Bee Keeping

February Bee Notes
 
I can tick off one New Year’s resolution – I have a hive scales in place! It was designed and made here by [Read More]

Happy New Year! From the bees…..to you both…..

January 2nd, 2012 by in News, Simon's Bee Keeping

Happy New Year and I hope all our hives will be healthy, strong and productive during 2012.
As we know, bees organize their lives around seasons [Read More]

December – Bee Notes

December 4th, 2011 by in News, Simon's Bee Keeping

December  Bee Thoughts!
 
At this time of year, it is good to spend time reflecting on the pleasure and delight of beekeeping – pleasure in addition [Read More]

November – Bee Notes

November 1st, 2011 by in Simon's Bee Keeping

November Bee Notes
 
I visited my bees today (mid October), a beautiful warm, sunny day. They were bringing in huge loads of ivy pollen and there [Read More]

October – Bee Notes

October 2nd, 2011 by in Simon's Bee Keeping

OCTOBER
At the time of writing, towards the end of September, ivy is in full flower. It has a very distinctive scent and is the last [Read More]

September – Bee Notes

September 1st, 2011 by in News, Simon's Bee Keeping

SEPTEMBER
The main honey flow did end on July 14th as I suspected. Since then only small amounts of nectar were gathered from clover and bramble.
It [Read More]

Next Entries »