June 2023 Apiary Notes from Wally Thrale
We are now half way through the active beekeeping season. Looking at the state of colonies as they came out of winter it was hard to see how they could build up in time for […]
We are now half way through the active beekeeping season. Looking at the state of colonies as they came out of winter it was hard to see how they could build up in time for […]
We are approaching April and the weather is not being kind, so there is not much opportunity to carry out real beekeeping other than to be prepared for when the weather improves. On the first […]
Now we are into February it is important to check the weight of colonies. Over the past week I have taken the roof off each of my colonies and lifted the brood box. This gives […]
Details of member-only events can be found in the Events section of the Members area. Events (such as talks) which are open the public as well as members are posted in the Whats On section […]
For Beds BKA members only. Although aimed at intermediate beekeepers, new and more experienced beekeepers are more than welcome, too. Everyone will gain something from this day. It’s a chance to learn and an opportunity to […]
The Association ran a stall at Bromham Mill’s Christmas Fayre on Saturday 10th Dec. Members brought honey for tasting and sale and engaged with visitors about bees and beekeeping. Several visitors were interested in one […]
We are approaching the shortest day so it is the time of year I apply my varroa treatment in the form of oxalic acid using the trickle method. For safety reasons I prefer this method […]
We are at the end of September and feeding should be well under way or finished by now. Last week the weather was summerlike and it was possible to inspect colonies to assess them and […]
here will be a Zoom session on Tuesday evening, 23rd August at 7.30 pm, to chat over these notes or any other questions you may have. An invitation for the event will be sent out nearer […]
We are approaching mid-July which is the time when wasps tend to make their appearance around our colonies. Being prepared is better than trying to stop wasps once they have targeted a hive. It is […]
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