Thinking Ahead

Thoughts and ideas for 2012: Polystyrene hives, Zest hive, Geopathic Stress Lines, Arnia (recognising changes in hive frequencies/vibrations).

Early Risers

The clock in the Jimny said 08.34 as i pulled alongside the hives in the field to start checking the fondant but already the girls were busy coming and going, waddling back into the hive laden in creamy pollen. You could think it was still summer but for the yellowing and bare trees in the distance.
There was a mix with some hives having taken down all the fondant previously left for them while others had barely nibbled their blocks. It was pleasing to see them all active and okay.

Still buzzy!

It was a real damp autumnal day today. A lot of the trees in my garden have shed their leaves, which covered the ground as I worked clearing up the bonfire from Guy Fawkes Night. My work led me down the garden near the beehives and the activity at the entrances gave me a good feeling: Loads of creamy coloured pollen laden legs waddling indoors and purposeful take offs heading the opposite way. Magic!

IVY

A quick check of my apaiaries today revealed a distinctive smell from around the hives; Ivy must be coming into bloom!

If It Were To Be Believed....

According to articles recently printed in my local newspapers, I am surrounded by expert bee keepers, who keep some of the best bees in the country and produce famous honey!!??

ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT !

At least so I hope!!

All Tucked Up For Winter

Apiguard sorted, fondant and ekes on (despite the rain); my bees are all bedded down for winter. Pleasing to think I have completed the cycle and done my upmost to prepare my colonies, sad that I am really saying "bye for now and over to you" as I can do little more now than watch, powerless, as winter unfolds.