In the Apiary

Photo: Too late, they swarmed – but Queen Cells to use. As we move away from a very wet month

Title Photo: Crowded Front Door – time to take out the Mouse Guard I’m not sure who is more confused

The month has turned out to be unseasonably  cold and wet and once again our colonies have had little opportunity 

Photo: Beautiful flowers but no insects working them. Well not a month with much activity outside the hives, as it

Title picture showing Cleansing Flight As the harsh weather starts to pass, on any warm days the colonies will be

It came as no surprise to us all that after the warmth of last month, December deteriorated into hard frost,

Title Photo: Ready to take on the Winter This is one of those months where we will have little active

Photo: European Hornet found floating in half full watering can and unable to escape (see final photo) As we slowly

The start of the month is still exceedingly dry for the season but where we do receive a little rain

Photo: Frames Collapse and Wax Melts in the Heat As expected August is going to be a hot dry month