Welcome to the logbook! This is where I share real-time updates straight from my apiary—from hive checks and queen management to the unexpected lessons, honey harvests, and daily reality of keeping bees in England.
Winter Hive Preparation
Read Apiary Update →: Winter Hive PreparationWelcome to my first apiary update! As the temperatures drop this autumn, I’ve been taking key steps out in the apiary to get the colony prepped for winter endurance. Top Insulation & Fondant Access First up was tackling heat retention and condensation control. I acquired a sheet of 45mm thick polystyrene insulation and cut it…
