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Tag Archives: colony
Swarms by the (quarter) dozen
Does everyone know what to do if they find a swarm? If you are not a beekeeper find your local BKA (Beekeepers Association) and phopne the swarm line. If you are a beekeeper and available, head to the swarm with … Continue reading
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Tagged colony, gentle, hive, honeybee, pheremones, scout, swarm
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Bradenham fete – team work is all
The countryside team did us proud so when the trio of beekeepers arrived it was like a well honed operation set in motion. Sandra’s choice of tablecloth material got the thumbs up – heavy enough to withstand the wind – … Continue reading
Posted in Bradenham Manor, Hughenden Manor, National Trust, Visitors
Tagged apple juice, bees, Bradenham, colony, dog show, hive, swarm, vintage cars, welly
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A picture is worth ….
I am quite comfortable with text and numbers, and like many associate sounds with important times in my life. Visual clues, however, are my favourite. In my teaching career I found that mind mapping – especially using software such as … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Hughenden Manor, Mindmapping, National Trust, Project Progress
Tagged apiary, bees, colony, hive, honeybee, image, Interpretation, macro lens, photos, pollen baskets, swarm, visual
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Project progress – and sharing with others
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
Posted in General beekeeping, Project Progress, Uncategorized, Visitors, Wild food
Tagged apiary, bee, colony, fencing, honeybee, National Trust, preparations, queen, visitors, volunteer
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Forage, early May 2011
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.
Posted in Forage, Hughenden Manor, National Trust, Project Progress, Visitors
Tagged bee, colony, Inspection, queen, swarm
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