Author: ForestHarvest

Winter 2015 Bees definitely asleep now, just the occasional winter flight when the sun comes out. Planted 30 Pulmanaria in 2013 to give them some early pollen and the plants have become more established. Snow drops, daffodils & bluebells planted extensively in 2012 also coming through. Rain & sleet has filled the pond, good if… Continue reading Winter 2015

Autumn 2014 A mild Autumn saw the bees at Hadley End still collecting from the late brambles and ivy well into November. The mice guards had to be left off until then. A few unwelcome holes in the side of the hives started to appear at the Wigginton Apiary, signs that the woodpeckers were back.… Continue reading Autumn 2014