There has been a lot of publicity in the press this week about the adulteration of honey and so it is very reasonable to ask how do I know if my honey is real? If you have your own hive and bees then unless you accidentally get some feed into the...
Read moreWe are often asked “how much honey will I get from my hive?” and this is a very difficult question to answer as it depends upon so many things. It’s a bit like asking “how much rain will we get next year?” Having...
Read moreThe price of everything seems to be going up every time you look and beekeeping equipment is no exception. It’s never been a cheap hobby to set up, although it is cheap to run, and so many people are looking to buy second hand equipment...
Read moreOne of the most frequently asked questions on our courses is when is the best time to start beekeeping? The answer is as soon in the season as possible, but like most things it may not be that simple. Probably the most difficult part of...
Read moreWe have all seen bees flying out to gather food but how do they know where to go to find the richest pickings? Once the scout bees have discovered a good source of forage they will return to the hive a tell their sisters where to go to find food...
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The short answer to this question is that as far as I can see there is no good scientific research that supports the claim that organic honey is better for you than good quality regular honey. It is often assumed that because something is...
Read moreIs Honey Good For You? Well the short answer is YES. As producers of honey it will not surprise you that we believe that honey is good for you, but we really should look at this scientifically and as impartially as a bee farmer can. Is All Honey...
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