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Ivy Honey: The Bees' Last Great Forage of the Year
When the ivy comes into flower in September, my bees go wild for it. Here's why ivy honey is one of the strangest and most useful crops of the year.
This Year's Honey Harvest: What 2026 Taught Me
Every harvest is different. A look back at how this year's honey crop came together, and what it's taught me about my bees.
Late Summer in the Apiary: Wasps, Robbing and K...
August is when wasps turn their attention to my hives. Here's how I spot robbing behaviour early and help my bees defend themselves.
Preparing Your Beehives for Winter: A Guide for...
Bees need sufficient food stores to make it through the winter. Ideally, each hive should have about 60-80 pounds of honey. If food stores are low, consider feeding your bees...
Heading to Autumn in the Apiary
There are so many jobs to complete before Autumn comes to the apiary: protecting hives from wasps, a final honey extraction, treating for Varroa, and making sure the bees have...