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Discover the Buzz: The BBKA Guide to Beekeeping.
🐝 Introduction Are you fascinated by the intricate world of bees? Do you dream of tending to your own buzzing hives, harvesting golden...
James Johnston
Feb 6, 20242 min read


How to Open Your Beehives After Winter in the UK
Winter can be a challenging time for beekeepers and bees alike. The cold weather, the lack of forage, and the risk of diseases and pests...
James Johnston
Feb 6, 20244 min read


The Incredible World of Swarming Bees: Nature's Marvelous Synchronization
Bees are undeniably fascinating creatures, known for their essential role in pollination and honey production. Yet, there's an aspect of...
James Johnston
Jul 21, 20232 min read


Unveiling the Secrets of Honeybee Navigation: A Journey of Astonishing Precision
In the mesmerizing world of nature, there are countless wonders that continually leave us in awe of their remarkable abilities. Among...
James Johnston
Jul 18, 20233 min read


Honey Challah
Honey Challah
James Johnston
Jul 18, 20232 min read


Honey fudge
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter 1 cup honey 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 2...
James Johnston
Jul 15, 20231 min read


Protecting Our Pollinators: Understanding and Managing Bee Diseases
Bees, our industrious pollinators, play a crucial role in our ecosystem and food production. However, just like any other living...
James Johnston
Jul 15, 20232 min read


Derbyshire Honey Cake
Ingredients 250g clear honey, plus about 2 tbsp extra to glaze 225g unsalted butter 100g dark muscovado sugar 3 large eggs, beaten 300g...
James Johnston
Jul 13, 20231 min read


Honey Flapjacks
INGREDIENTS 250g runny honey 220g rolled oats 30g desiccated coconut 150g butter (if you like you can use half coconut oil and butter) a...
James Johnston
Jul 12, 20231 min read


Beekeepers' toolkit!
Beekeeping is a specialized hobby and, as such, a beekeeper may need a few specialized tools to go through their hives and complete a...
James Johnston
Jul 12, 20232 min read


Biology is Key
A bee colony has three types of bees: two female castes (a single queen and many workers), and a male bee – the drone. Queens are...
James Johnston
Jul 11, 20231 min read
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