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In the Apiary: March

Spring should now be making an appearance, with some warmer days when bees can forage a little more freely. Crocus are just beginning to show (mid-February) and pussy willows will start to flower in March. Nigel takes us through his latest update in the apiary. Read More

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Recipe Time

Try celebrity chef James Martin’s recipe for a rich, moist honey cake: perfect with a cuppa. Read More

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In the Apiary: February

During February the snowdrops, hazel catkins and small yellow aconites will make their appearance and give the bees their first source of pollen. In this installment Nigel discusses ventilation, mouseguards, hefting and alternative varroa treatment. Read More

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