Tag Archives: bee

A busy day at Hughenden

Posted on February 18, 2014 by apiarylandlord

I’m just having a short break from the children’s activities room at Hughenden Manor where more crests are being created and children with bee masks are heading off on the Be a Bee treasure trail. Just setting off to forage … Continue reading →

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More on the geocache project – and perhaps step by step description

Posted on October 20, 2012 by apiarylandlord

I tried using the quick post option on WordPress yesterday and lost all I had written.  I am so used to the fact that drafts are saved using the more normal ‘new post’ link so I am back to that … Continue reading →

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And then there were two

Posted on April 24, 2012 by apiarylandlord

Today’s inspection was just Olwyn and myself.   I think we both find keeping the smoker alight a challenge at the best of times and we have each started to inspect our own bees without even trying.   We did manage to … Continue reading →

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Project progress – and sharing with others

Posted on March 11, 2012 by apiarylandlord

My personal blog has a post that explains why we need something to take with us when we showcase our project and here is a video (with no soundtrack) to help us do so.  In case anyone is interested, this … Continue reading →

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Saving the bees – worldwide co-operation

Posted on March 11, 2012 by apiarylandlord

Today I have been trying to create a resource sheet to help visitors to our apiary understand a little about how and why bees collect pollen and a little about the range of pollen colours.  My close up photos are … Continue reading →

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Packaging

Posted on March 6, 2012 by apiarylandlord

For me honey is not the reason I keep bees – but it helps me feel less guilty about costs if I can gain a little income.  For our Hughenden Manor project, we will have a ready way of selling … Continue reading →

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Forage, early May 2011

Posted on February 29, 2012 by apiarylandlord

With our first swarm in situ and my car thankfully back on the road, its first journey was to Hughenden Manor.  Not for me to open the hive, but for the satisfaction of seeing that all was well.

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Here comes 2012

Posted on February 15, 2012 by apiarylandlord

We had our first meeting of 2012, checking diaries, budgets and events.  We plan to expand our hives and to add some events and activities to our repertoire.  Before the meeting Janet wandered down to the apiary and confirmed that … Continue reading →

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