The heather this year is magnificent. This photo from Richard’s drone (not that kinda drone!) gives an idea of the available forage. “Shall we go or is it best to cancel?” The now familiar pre-apiary meeting phone call. The weather for Ocknell Pond wasn’t looking good, but as we’d cancelled or postponed most of ourContinueContinue reading “New Forest apiary meeting, 21 August 2021”
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Becky
Our candle adventure! Washing partially rendered wax in rainwater Over the past four years or so, rather than exchanging our wax for foundation, we’ve kept it to make hive products but with mixed results so far! We managed some soap and candles, none of which were good enough to sell, but we had fun makingContinueContinue reading “Becky”
Honey
Honey is the natural sweet substance produced by Apis mellifera bees from the nectar of plants. It’s loaded with healthy plant compounds and has been linked to several health benefits. If you are interested in buying locally produced honey and hive products, please click here Local honey Nutritional value of honey Honey is high inContinueContinue reading “Honey”
Meridian Beekeepers’ Association 