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50:50 because two are doing well and two not so well, and 50:50 because that’s probably the chance of the two doing not so well making it. Today was a magnificent spring day, sunny and warm, around 14ºC (57ºF) I believe. … Continue reading →

Each year I wait for this and it always fills me with optimism. The apiary snowdrops are now in full spectacular bloom, all white and green against the winter. Quite a few people were saying how much bigger they look … Continue reading →

“You are all mad!”, one of our apiary visitors declared, shaking his head in wonder. He had just listened to John and Andy talking about how to painstakingly prepare honey entries for the National Honey Show, including the best ways to … Continue reading →

I first started beekeeping in the summer of 2008, having taken the Ealing Association’s excellent annual beekeeping course for beginners in spring 2008. Since then, beekeeping has taken me on a journey I could never have anticipated – to exams, … Continue reading →

A guest post by musician Joe Holiday, who contacted me via Twitter to ask if I could spread the word about his bee music. He says: “Hello Bee People! I have composed eight Bee songs and have recently recorded two … Continue reading →

Inspired by bee guard-dog Lucky, Ealing Chairman Clare Vernon has kindly sent me photos of her cats Simba and LeoRex for our next Ealing newsletter and has also let me put them up here. She says “Fame for the Boys!! … Continue reading →

EDIT: on Saturday 4th October a body thought to be that of suspect Arnis Zalkalns was found in Boston Manor Park. I am going to keep this post up in memory of Alice. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. This is not beekeeping related, but … Continue reading →