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Catch up with all the buzz the hive


 

Unless You Ask, You'll Never Know

 

OK, I know this is a long shot but I've just read about a breed of queen that, on the face of it, seems ideal. ... Read Full Story

 

Are 'Zombie' flies the cause of bee collapse?

 

I've just come across this short article which certainly needs more investigating, but if true, this could provide beekeepers all over the world with an identifiable (and therefore treatable) enemy. ... Read Full Story

 

All bedded down for winter

 

Fortunately the mild October and November that we've had has worked in my favour given the chaotic way in which I do things (next year I will be organised...honest!!!). ... Read Full Story

 

"Mad Honey" Sex Is A Bad Idea

 

I found this article on the internet earlier today and while it is a little saucy, I actually learnt something from it so I thought I would share the knowledge :-) ... Read Full Story

 

Bee's Escape In Utah, America

 

Thanks to my brother for spotting this one on the BBC Website today ... Read Full Story

 

And now for a techie bit

 

Credit goes to my brother, Richard, who discovered this article on the BBC website, written by Leila Battison. ... Read Full Story

 

One Day I'll Be Organised

 

A profuse apology to everyone who has ordered honey, or is waiting for their honey from me. ... Read Full Story

 

2011 Harvest Is Now On Sale

 

It seems like it's been a very long year, but the wait is now over. ... Read Full Story

 

BBC Essex Interview

 

Andy Warhol is often quoted as saying that at some point, everyone will have their 15 minutes of fame...well, today I've had mine. ... Read Full Story

 

The Extraction Has Started

 

Now that the August bank holiday weekend has been and gone it's now time to start extracting the honey. ... Read Full Story

 

The Results Are In...

 

...and I passed!!! ... Read Full Story

 

It's Not Just 6th Formers Waiting For Results

 

Being married to a teacher and having a teenage daughter means that I should, in theory at least, be quite blase about exams but the reality is slightly different. ... Read Full Story

 

Aloha Bees!

 

I've just returned back from honeymoon (31 hours before my luggage did, but that's another story!!!) ... Read Full Story

 

A Little Experiment Before My Honeymoon

 

During my latest round of hive inspections this week I found a queen cell in one of the hives. ... Read Full Story

 

Inspiring A Generation...ish

 

One of the joys of being married to a teacher is that I get to know other teachers, who, by the very nature of their occupation are always looking for opportunities to share knowledge. ... Read Full Story

 

Bees Aren't The Only Ones Who Are Busy!

 

To paraphrase my daughter ... OMG!!!! - yhep, she's from Essex as well :-) ... Read Full Story

 

The History Of Honeymoon

 

Not strictly an article about bees, but seeing as I got married last week, I thought this might be an appropriate topic. ... Read Full Story

 

It's Not Just About The Honey

 

This month's bee meeting included a presentation by Stuart Baldwin entitled "Bees, Their Homes, Products In Art & Artefacts" ... Read Full Story

 

Bees Have An Ironic Sense Of Humour!!!

 

Regular readers (or more correctly, those who haven't gotten fed up with my inane drivel) will know that so far, my quest for catching swarms this year has had limited success. ... Read Full Story

 

When Is A Swarm Not A Swarm?.

 

... when it's flown away! ... Read Full Story

 

A Real Swarm :-)

 

On Friday I received a phone call from a fellow beekeeper, Sarah, who said that one of her hives had swarmed and did I want the bees. ... Read Full Story

 

New Wax Foundation Has Arrived At Last

 

OK, so perhaps I should be more organised, but even so I am absolutely amazed at the vast differences in customer services between different companies. ... Read Full Story

 

A Hospital Emergency

 

...fortunately not because of any mishap :-) ... Read Full Story

 

New Bees Are On The Way

 

I have today received the phone call from Brighton... the bees from New Zealand are ready for collection. ... Read Full Story

 

Bee swarms follow 'pied pipers'

 

This article appeared on the BBC website a few days ago ... I think that covers the copyright bit :-) ... Read Full Story

 

Back To School?

 

This week it was the monthly Southend BeeKeepers Association meeting. ... Read Full Story

 

New Hives Underway - pt 3

 

This one should really be called "Size Does Matter!", or "Another Half Inch Makes All The Difference" or any other double entendre I could think of. ... Read Full Story

 

New Hives Underway - pt 2

 

I could have re-titled this, all hands to the deck! ... Read Full Story

 

New Hives Underway - pt 1

 

OK..I'm going to mention it again... we lost some bees during winter :-) ... Read Full Story

 

It Worked .... But Not How We Expected :-)

 

In my last posting I mentioned that we had split one of our hives in Wakering. ... Read Full Story

 

Time For A Split

 

Early Spring is a busy time for beekeeping. ... Read Full Story

 

There's Always Something New To Learn

 

Now that Richard is focusing his writing skills on our new blog (www.FoodOnOurDoorstep.co.uk), it's time for me to take up the reins and accept my responsibility for maintaining this blog. ... Read Full Story

 

Beekeepers Are Like Ducks

 

We're calm on the surface but paddling frantically underneath. ... Read Full Story

 

We Think We Know What Happened

 

Dans has been discussing our problem with other beekeepers and thinks he knows what happened. ... Read Full Story

 

What We Did During the Winter

 

Created another blog website, that's what. ... Read Full Story

 

Globalisation Is Speeding The Decline Of Bees

 

This is according to a recent study by the UN, as reported in Guardian Weekly by Fiona Harvey. ... Read Full Story

 

Initial Hive Checks

 

Today was supposed to be a balmy 13 degrees and sunny, unfortunately someone forgot to tell the weather. ... Read Full Story

 

The Temperature is Rising

 

As the temperature hovers around 13 degrees celsius Dan will be out checking the hives for signs of life and adding food if necessary. ... Read Full Story

 

Proof That Dan Does Read

 

Perhaps a little harsh but it's very rare for Dan to point out anything of interest for the site. He's content with creating and making the site work (plus do the lion's share of looking after the bees) and expects me to do the rest! ... Read Full Story

 

...And So it Begins

 

Well almost. ... Read Full Story

 

What's A Queen Bee Look Like?

 

My 6 year old daughter posed the question this morning. ... Read Full Story

 

Paris - The New Beekeeping Capital?

 

In the romantic city of lights, the bees are very busy. It seems to be 'de rigeur' to have your own hive, especially if you own a restaurant. ... Read Full Story

 

Time To Get Planting Native Flowers

 

Rather than planting daffs and begonias this year why not consider something more 'wild' and beneficial to the bees and general bio-diversity of your garden? ... Read Full Story

 

He Just Couldn't Wait...

 

Dan was down the field today re-penning the pigs (that's another story and nothing to do with bees) when his mind drifted to the hives. ... Read Full Story

 

It's Christmassssssssssssssss!!!!!

 

We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. ... Read Full Story

 

Genetic weapon developed against honeybee-killer

 

Personally I have some serious doubts about genetic engineering but thought this article by Victoria Gill, ... Read Full Story

 

Who Knows What's At Stripeikiai?

 

No idea, want a clue? ... Read Full Story

 

The Building Blocks Of Life

 

Christmas is coming so what do you buy the budding beekeeper in your life? ... Read Full Story

 

We Like Bumblebees Too

 

I found this report in the Grauniad (shome mishstake shurely?) and thought it was of interest. ... Read Full Story

 

Don't Never Kiss A Honey Bee

 

Our revered art critic, the Occasional Panofsky, has 'dumbed down' for winter and sent us this little ditty by Karla Dorman. It was factually incorrect so has been tweaked by the great man himself to make it accurate but still as Karla intended. ... Read Full Story

 
   


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