How to Increase Honey Production: The Three Factors That Matter Most

Walrus multifloral honey in labelled jars

🎵 Here is an audio version if you would rather listen than read.🎵 Cards on the table: there are actually four critical factors, in my opinion, but one of them is not something we can influence. I’m talking about the weather, of course. The weather might even be the most important one – so I’ll … Read more

Practical Tips About Queens

Newly emerged virgin queen bee

Finding, Marking and Introducing Queens As any regular reader of my blog will know, I’m obsessed with two things; queens and Varroa mites. Queens are essential to honey bees, as mothers are to all families. Mites are horrible things that cause the death of colonies, so obviously, I need to keep their number down to safe levels. … Read more