Monthly Archives: February 2010

New Beekeeping Course in Hampshire in June – revised date!

Posted on February 25, 2010 by heidi

We are planning another “Theory and Practice of Natural Beekeeping” at Laverstoke Park Farm during the weekend of 26-27  June. Please write to anne@naturalbeekeepingtrust.org or telephone 01342-823324 if you would like to make a provisional reservation – this will be … Continue reading →

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Nymphs photographed by Eric Tourneret

Posted on February 21, 2010 by heidi

In either sex the ovum needs Three days before the chorion breaks. Five days the female larva feeds An extra day the male grub takes. A week in prison lies the queen; for thirteen days a worker hides, A drone … Continue reading →

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Praise The Bee

Posted on February 14, 2010 by heidi

In Bulgaria 10 February is the Feast of Saint Haralampi, the Christian Orthodox Patron Saint of Beekeepers. During Mass worshippers gather around candles placed on consecrated jars of honey. Beekeeping in traditional hives like upright logs and skeps was still … Continue reading →

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What makes a queen bee?

Posted on February 12, 2010 by heidi

From last year’s bee diary I take it that the bees were first seen out on the yellow crocusses on 28 January! Every year is different, and it remains to be seen what kind of a year it will be … Continue reading →

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Learn about natural beekeeping in Devon

Posted on February 1, 2010 by heidi

Please check this link to find out more about beekeeping courses offered by one of the leading proponents of natural beekeeping, Phil Chandler.  Find out more here http://www.embercombe.co.uk/natural%20bees

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