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You are what you eat!

Honey Bee collecting pollen from willow It’s been a while since my last blog post, so sorry to anybody who has been struggling to get through their days without hearing about life, the universe, and bees from this corner of…

27 Jan 18 Walrus

More than Manuka

A New Zealand Honey Bee My time here in New Zealand is drawing to a close. I have managed to interview three different beekeepers and have had a great time too, plus I have picked up a bit of a…

8 Jan 18 Walrus

Why do bees swarm and what do worms do?

A swarm of honey bees Before I get all technical on the beekeeping front I must share with you that I have just started a dog poo (or poop as our North American friends would say) wormery in my back…

1 Jan 18 Walrus

How are Bees like Turkeys?!

A turkey Now that the days are getting longer bees in healthy colonies will have swarming on their minds, except that they don’t have minds, but you know what I mean. Obviously they have to build up to it, so…