Leicester BEE Company

The bee's are midway through the winter now. My bee's were fed with fondant this month. Its been quite cold this winter, which makes a change. The current month however is damp and wet, which is not conducive to happy beekeeping. I continue to monitor my hives over the winter, noting number of deaths, and any activity. There have been few cleansing flights spotted so far. ( Quite normal for the low median temperatures we are experiencing, and cold days) You might now to plann

The year has passed without event. Bee's are a necessary insect worldwide, akin to Sharks who actually manage our Oceans being the apex predator. Last month I used all the left over honey from this season to make Mead. I hope to hold onto this Mead until next year. If you have never tried Mead, which hailed from ancient times, usually brewed by Monks, maybe you should try some. Its sweet and delicious, and obviously environmentally balanced, as it has to be made from honey.

Happy Healthy Calm Bees With regard to Bees, its been a strange year, a very mild Spring, and a hot dry summer that's followed has no...

Who do you know who has died this month?   Telling the bee’s is an ancient custom, when you go to your bee’s and tell them about who has...