b.lambert

Just like to put a few thoughts on the passing of Jim Bogle 21.01.11 Master beekeeper which was a bit of a shock to the beekeepers, attended his heather honey picnic in late August September 2010 a real inspiration to the novice he inspired confidence and knowledge into the newbies and to the more knowledgeable To the beekeeping world a big miss. I admired his hives and his knowledge and mindfulness of the bees he will be missed, a big loss to the beekeeping world

I have resisted the temptation to have a peek My beekeeper mentor has kept in touch throughout and the call came yesterday to open up. Done the first inspection of the year and i am pleased to say that things are going well here. There are five frames of sealed brood, 1 drone cell some evidence of a queen cell being made and the queen was spotted. I have to say I am delighted and that despite the worst winter for years the girls have made it through. There was plenty pollen coming in and some ...