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Merging Colonies: How to Safely Combine Beehives

Discover the art of beekeeping and learn how to safely combine beehives for a thriving, resilient apiary. Master the newspaper method in thi

It can only get better! Can't it?

So my last blog described the highs, well lows, of a beekeepers first season. In this post I'll describe a second year. I can't make as...

My Bees Have Swarmed! Now What?

My bees have swarmed! What next? There is nothing more worrying in the world of bees, than opening up your colony and thinking, ‘where...

How To Start Beekeeping

How To Start Beekeeping In this blog, I am going to answer the question; how to start beekeeping? I will look at what can go wrong and...

Should I Mark The Queen Bee?

Is Marking The Queen Bee A Good Idea? Whenever you desperately need to find a queen in the colony, it's ALWAYS one that you haven't yet...

How To Catch Swarms

The sight of a swarm of bees can be both mesmerising and intimidating. However, catching swarms is a crucial skill for beekeepers and...