Keeping High Standards
It’s that time of the year when it’s time for me to start to get my hives ready for the
Livestock Superpowers: Farm Animals’ Most Spectacular Traits — David Wilson journalism
Not all heroes wear capes. These ones wear nothing at all. Read at Modern Farmer. https://modernfarmer.com/2019/09/livestock-superpowers-farm-animals-most-spectacular-traits/
The Three Curses
There is always something new to learn about bees. The same probably applies to almost anything. Material for my blog
Pragmatism or Xenophobia?
Beekeeping is Local Maybe I am naive or just positive and optimistic, but I’m sure that to many people I
Summer’s Lease Hath all too Short a Date
Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate: Rough winds do shake the
Bees Bring People Closer
People and Personalities I like to think of myself as a friendly easy-going chap, although family members might point out
Honey: antidote to Bitcoin
I’m writing this in the evening, and the temperature is still around 30 Celsius (86 F). Luckily I’m in Manchester;
Mistakes!
In beekeeping, as in life, everybody makes mistakes. Even bees occasionally make them. The hard part is owning up to
Science Vs. Experience
I love science. I’ve even got a chemistry degree, but don’t ask me about it because that was over thirty
Crazy Busy and Butt Calls
As I was planting out some tomatoes at my Mum’s place today, I became aware of a voice emanating from
Beekeeping for Mental Health
There is not much point in looking good if you don’t feel it. Most of us want to be attractive,