Monthly Archives: February 2014

To all who live near enough to Clevedon, Somerset to make a trip to the Curzon cinema worthwhile: There is the film, “More than honey” showing on the 23rd march (sunday)  at 7.30pm.  It’s a challenging film to watch which … Continue reading →

Did anyone else see the report on BBC Breakfast this a.m. on bumble bees catching diseases from honey bees. Apparently the answer is for beekeepers to practise integrated pest management!  It reminds me of the French vine grower who is … Continue reading →

After a very successful course this weekend, I am planning on holding a further Beginners Course over the weekend of 29th & 30th March.  Please contact me if you are interested. Gareth, Cotswolds

Two videos of the Stroud debate, kindly prepared by Stroud BKA, are now available: Part 1 and Part 2. Gareth, Cotswolds

I have been getting my Warre cleaned up and up to speed in time for the swarming season this year. I have one top bar box full of last years virgin comb which I was considering to use as the … Continue reading →

We have two Warres in our garden, neither of which appeared to have swarmed last year so both went into the winter choc full of stores & equally stuffed with bees.     In Sept/Oct last year we noticed unusual behaviour outside … Continue reading →

This is the first winter for the swarm I housed last summer.  Now that the rain has stopped and the afternoons are warmer, I notice that the bees are out gathering nectar from a patch of crocuses in the garden.  … Continue reading →

At the moment I have one Warre hive on a two-hive stand.  I have a second Warre hive ready for occupation, which I intend to place on the stand next to the occupied hive. I have two questions which I … Continue reading →

I have received the following from Peter Lead, the Chair of Stroud BKA .  He has asked me to post it here to encourage discussion.  This is a great opportunity for dialogue, so please continue the discussion by posting your … Continue reading →