Tag: honeybees

Spring has sprung and the bees are buzzing

Posted on by botanicalbeekeeper in honey, honey bees

The bee season has officially begun with first hive inspections on a few sunny days recently (ahead of some very wintry weather with rain and wind chill).  Coming off the back of a very dry summer and autumn, and still below-average winter rains, the bees are actually doing quite well.  I ensured the bees were … Continue reading Spring has sprung and the bees are buzzing →

autumn is ‘Pack down’ time

Posted on by botanicalbeekeeper in honey

What’s been happening in the hives for autumn, and what am I doing in the apiary as we progress towards winter (not that it feels much like late autumn weather right now!)? ‘Pack down’ time As the long days of summer turn into the milder, shorter days of autumn, it’s time to take off the … Continue reading autumn is ‘Pack down’ time →