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Does Local Honey Cure Hayfever?
I'm often asked if local honey cures hay fever. Here's an honest look at the evidence, and what's worked for me personally.
No Honey No Cry
2024 has seen a very poor Spring for many beekeepers. I've opened my hives at a time when I should be considering an extraction, only to find the bees have...
What's wrong with a little swarming?
The issue is that when a new Queen emerges, the 'old' Queen leaves with up to 80% of the bees. And the honey crop for the year.
Winter in the Penshurst Apiary
There's less to do in the winter when caring for bees, but those tasks are still vital. Treating for Varroa in the coldest times means there's less brood (where varroa...