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Tag: foraging

Late July Update

Posted on July 30, 2020 by jen3972

We are suddenly having a heatwave, with temperatures doubling from the cool rainy conditions last week. I don't like to disturb my bees beyond the end of July as they are usually understandably defensive and they are working hard to glue the hive together ready for winter. This hot spell will mean plenty of foraging … Continue reading Late July Update →

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Summer Swarms

Posted on September 5, 2019September 6, 2019 by jen3972

I collected a number of swarms this year, and probably a third of them have gone on to be viable colonies. I am pretty ruthless with swarms in that I leave them to their own devices: if they don't get going or the queen doesn't mate well, I don't throw a lot at them to … Continue reading Summer Swarms →

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Trees at West Rise School Apiary

Posted on February 20, 2019 by jen3972

We have been planning to increase the tree cover at the Marsh, to provide both shelter from the wind and better foraging opportunities for our small colony of honeybees. The black poplars were the first to go in, and all six seem to have rooted and survived the worst of the winter: The mulch seems … Continue reading Trees at West Rise School Apiary →

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