It’s December. The autumn colours have disappeared, the days are getting darker and long summer days seem a distant memory. Us humans prepare for winter by wrapping up warm and spending the majority of our time inside, but how do bees survive this harsh season?
Read moreA question I am often asked at this time of the year, “do the bees die off or hibernate over Winter?”
Read moreThe Bees are prepared for Winter, the clocks have gone back and now we turn our attention to jobs in and around the apiary that need our attention.
Read moreThere’s a chill in the air but the work of our botanic beekeeper and her volunteers goes on . . .
Read moreThis week the bees have been working hard collecting their stores for Winter, topping up their provisions.
Read moreThe ivy is out in flower, it is covered in bees and hoverflies taking advantage of the September sunshine and topping up their nectar stores.
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