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News from the Teaching Apiary
John and Lilian recently paid a visit to the Teaching Apiary to check out the colonies. Read More
Queen Of The Sun
QUEEN OF THE SUN: What Are the Bees Telling Us? In US Theatres beginning Spring 2011 Read More
Bees for Development Appeal
Tune in to BBC Radio 4 on Sunday 6 March at 7:55am or 21.25pm, to hear the Bees for Development Trust Patron and beekeeper, Martha Kearney, present this weeks BBC Radio 4 Appeal. Read More
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
Recipe Time
Try celebrity chef James Martin’s recipe for a rich, moist honey cake: perfect with a cuppa. Read More
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
News from the BBKA
BBKA Members can get a special discount off tickets to The Edible Garden Show at Stoneleigh Park from the 18th – 20th March 2011. Read More
Life in a Cottage Garden.
Plantswoman Carol Klein shares with us a year in her garden at Glebe Cottage. In this episode Neil, Carol’s husband, teams up with beekeeper Phil Chandler to talk about bees and top bar hives. Read More
New Bee Manual
Claire Waring has kept bees for over 25 years, starting with one colony that quickly multiplied to four during the first season. She is the author of “Bee Manual: The Complete Step-by-step Guide to Keeping Bees” which is published this June. Read More
Recipe Time
Honey Glazed Gammon: A delightful honey-rich glaze that is perfect for adding flavour to your ham. Read More
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