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New apiary site takes shape
There’s a chill in the air but the work of our botanic beekeeper and her volunteers goes on . . .
Read moreBee Blog – As we go into October
This week the bees have been working hard collecting their stores for Winter, topping up their provisions.
Read moreAutumn foragers and winter worries
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.
Read moreFeeding up for winter
I have been checking out the Ivy covered walls around the Garden this morning hoping to find that the Ivy flowers have opened, but not just yet.
Read moreHarvest time for the Garden Apiaries.
The End of August is harvest time for the Garden Apiaries. This year the yield is going to be lower than last year as during the most influential part of the season, the weather has been all over the place!
Read moreFeeding time for the bees
On my daily dog walks by the river I have noticed much bee activity on the Himalayan Balsam.
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