Spaldwick Honey Co
Here you can find information and updates on the beekeeping exploits of the Spaldwick Honey Co apiary.
The very beginning.
Installing my first nucleus of bees
Having never handled bees ever before, I felt confident that I had prepared myself enough mentally from my thorough and extensive research.
I was very, very wrong...
The beginning. Part 2
After installing my first nucleus of bees the journey continues
Just a week after installation I was ready to perform my first inspection.
The first priority was to ensure the safety of the Queen. Unsure whether or not she had been crushed during the install...
2017 How NOT to handle a swarm!
There's two parts to this article; A 'how NOT to' and a 'How to guide!'
I've read a lot about how to capture a swarm. However, when I was confronted with the sight of my own bees up and leaving and caught off guard I did the exact opposite!
Here's how I handled the situation and what i SHOULD have done instead...
Extracting and bottling Honey
One of the highlights of beekeeping
Here I will share the secrets of honey extraction. This is a great article for kids because even as an adult I never knew any of this!
It brings a smile to my face every time I see this. The colour, the smell and the sticky texture.
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