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Varroa Easy-Check
28 May 22 Walrus

Summer Varroa Check

Varroa mites cause the death of more colonies than most people admit - here I discuss a summer mite check, if only for peace of mind.
Beekeeping, Keeping Your Bees Alive, Lessons and Opinions, Summer Bee Work
jars of honey
31 Mar 22 Walrus

Alternative Points Of View

Walrus Honey is delicious! An era of populism, conspiracy theories, idiotic social media clickbait and…
Importing Bees - Good or Bad?, Keeping Your Bees Alive, Lessons and Opinions
University graduates wearing mortar boards
6 Feb 22 Walrus

Becoming A Master

Photo by Good Free Photos on Unsplash In the UK, we have something called a…
Beekeeping, Lessons and Opinions
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23 Jan 22 Walrus

Spreading The Word

The pollination of California’s almonds is the largest annual managed-pollination event in the world -…
Lessons and Opinions
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4 Oct 21 Walrus

Whatever Floats Your Boat

Floating boats Countless beekeepers are offering their thoughts and opinions on all manner of things…
Lessons and Opinions
the author in his bee suit
20 May 21 Walrus

Elvis Method (My Way)

Walrus in a bee suit If beekeeping were an Olympic sport, I would not be…
Lessons and Opinions
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24 Jul 20 Walrus

Nine Years In

Hollyhock in Ulta Violet light I am coming to the end of my ninth beekeeping…
Lessons and Opinions

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Steve Donohoe, Author of "Interviews with Beekeepers"

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