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Autumn foragers and winter worries

Friday September 25th, 2020 by David Hardy

The 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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Bramble gamble is key to bridging the June gap

Thursday June 11th, 2020 by David Hardy

Botanic Garden beekeeper Lynda Christie is praying for rain to boost the nectar flow as swarm season continues
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The bees don’t read the books!

Tuesday May 12th, 2020 by David Hardy

Sneaky bees keep vigilant Lynda on her toes as temperatures rise, swifts soar and ‘swarm time’ looms . . .
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Bee team makes great start to the new season

Thursday April 30th, 2020 by David Hardy

Free from social distancing restrictions, it is very much buzz-iness as usual for our honey bees – and for Botanic Garden beekeeper Lynda Christie . . .
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Children (5-16)	£6.05	£5.50
Under 5s	FREE	FREE
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Single Parent Family (1 Adult & up to 3 children)	£24.20	£22
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