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Spring brings a fresh wave of life to gardens and fields, and for beekeepers, it means the arrival of new honey. Harvesting spring honey is a rewarding experience, but the real joy comes from turning that golden nectar into delightful treats. Our new labels have arrived. We felt that making these obviously different to last years spring honey was the right thing to do given the taste and texture this year is really not the same, as our previous blog post has highlighted. Acti

Spring is a season of transformation, not just for plants but also for the bees that depend on them. One of the most intriguing aspects of beekeeping during this time is how the nectar collected by bees changes dramatically within just a few weeks. This variety in nectar sources leads to noticeable differences in hive production, honey flavour, and overall hive health. Understanding this phenomenon helps beekeepers anticipate changes and manage their hives more effectively. T

It has been a very busy spring for us this year, in stark contrast to 2025. The bees have been incredibly busy, we've created two new hives, almost caught a swam in our own garden, built & painted new boxes and harvested over 150 pounds of spring honey over a month before the first harvest of 2025! It was always going to be a better start to the year given the strength of the colonies coming out of winter, but this has blown us away. At this rate we'll have to really start ac

Winter is a challenging season for bees. The cold temperatures, limited food sources, and harsh weather conditions put immense pressure on their survival. Yet, our bees have made it through the winter! All three hives are noisy boxes of promise. The last few days have been much warmer than the first few weeks in February and they are starting to venture out, not so much, however, that it prevents getting close enough to put an ear to the side of the hive to listen in. Very pl