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Steve Donohoe, Author of "Interviews with Beekeepers"

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3 Jun 21 Walrus

Virgins etc.

Eggs laid in cells as quickly as workers build them I stumbled upon a fantastic…
Nucleus Hives, Raising Your Own Queen Bees
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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
Land Rover Discovery Sport
2 May 21 Walrus

In a bit of a tizzy

Bee Wagon Some weird stuff is going on. There I was, getting on with my…
Beekeepers and the Weather, Making mistakes
Honey bee and apple blossom
26 Apr 21 Walrus

Optimism

Honey bee and apple blossom Here in the UK, and presumably, across much of the…
Raising Your Own Queen Bees
Buggles poster
17 Apr 21 Walrus

Walrus on Video

Video clips showing how to use Randy Oliver's varroa model and making hive floors. If a picture is worth 1000 words, what about a video?
Building Stuff for Beekeeping, Learning From the Best
Apis mellifera mellifera
13 Apr 21 Walrus

Apis Musings by Walrus

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Apis_mellifera_mellifera,_06.jpg I've been thinking about bees and beekeeping. Most people who know me have figured…
Bee Breeding and Genetics, Gear for Beekeeping
a swarm of bees on a fence
29 Mar 21 Walrus

Let’s Talk About Swarms

They can't possibly be my bees! I've written about swarming quite a bit in the…
How do I stop Bees Swarming?
Map of my travels
15 Mar 21 Walrus

News from UK and CA

Travels for 'Interviews with Beekeepers' Many people, myself included, find spring to be their favourite…
Beekeepers and the Weather, Interviews With Beekeepers, Keeping Your Bees Alive
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8 Mar 21 Walrus

In The Wars

red blood cells I've been in the wars lately, which is why I haven't written…
Keeping Your Bees Alive
White Clover Flower
13 Feb 21 Walrus

Timing and Flows

White Clover Flower Sometimes we look at life on our beautiful planet with wonder and…
Beekeepers and the Weather
28 Jan 21 Walrus

The Fight Continues

Winter is nearly over It won't be long until spring has sprung and beekeepers across…
Keeping Your Bees Alive
Clover field - Canterbury Pains
21 Jan 21 Walrus

Q&A plus old Buckfast Pics

I've been under the weather recently so haven't managed to post anything for a while.…
Beekeeping

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