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Signs of hope

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Emily Scott

So far this winter has been mild but wet and windy. There has been flooding in several parts of the country, with huge waves breaking over the coast. No snow yet. Today brought sunshine, blue sky and fluffy white clouds. … Continue reading →

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Not every open door can be closed; or early morning wrestling

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Emily Scott

Friday morning began to plan. I had boiled the kettle and poured some water into my thermos. A bag was packed, containing a hive tool, bee suit, latex gloves and pre-mixed oxalic acid. Soon I was on the bus and … Continue reading →

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Autumn ponderings

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Emily Scott

My work involves a lot of sitting in front of a computer, updating web pages and answering enquiries. I like my job but I miss the sun, as our office only has tiny windows which let little light in. On … Continue reading →

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Into the dark of winter

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Emily Scott

The winter preparations for our hives continue. Mouseguards are on and sugar syrup feeding has finished. Tom Bickerdike has been helping Emma and me out by adding insulation to our hive roofs, sealing it in with an extra wooden layer. … Continue reading →

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London Honey Show 2013: part 1

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Emily Scott

I’ve come down with a cold, so am writing this in a feverish sleepless state. So apologies if   any of it does make sense – or indeed doesn’t make sense! Feeling a bit sniffly, yesterday I headed down to … Continue reading →

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Getting our hives in order

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Emily Scott

More winter preparations down at the apiary today. I hadn’t had time to make a cake, but luckily Cliff came to the rescue with a luscious mascarpone, lime and blackberry flavoured cheesecake (think that’s what he said). So creamy. We … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on ‘More than Honey’

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Emily Scott

Last week I went to see a showing of More than Honey by the Ealing Transitions/Friends of the Earth groups at St Mary’s Church, Ealing. I hadn’t been in the church before and was surprised at how beautifully decorated it is, … Continue reading →

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Fate of a drone

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Emily Scott

Who’d want to be a drone at the end of summer? This drone has been harassed out of the hive by his sisters, who bit and tugged at him, dragging him away from the sweet benefits of their labour. Collapsed … Continue reading →

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What’s flowering now: late July

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Emily Scott

For the last few weeks it feels like I have been living in a country that is not England. A dream world where I haven’t needed an umbrella for weeks at a time, where my 7am walk to the bus … Continue reading →

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Book review: A Sting in the Tale by Dave Goulson (2013)

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Emily Scott

I bought this new book by Dave Goulson, founder of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, after hearing him speak at the ‘Future without bees‘ talk at the Southbank Centre. And it’s brilliant: entertaining, an insight into a life spent investigating nature … Continue reading →

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