Bees in history: prehistory & ancient Egypt
Welcome to the first in this series where we explore bees and honey throughout history. This month, we travel far […]
Your calendar of bee-friendly flowers
Are you interested in planting a garden that looks beautiful all year round and lends a helping hand to honey
Spring starvation
It was a cold, grey winter, wasn’t it? When it’s chilly and most flowers are gone, all bees can do
Matt’s Diary: February 2025
Throughout February, Matt’s bees were gradually stirring. At the start of the month, each colony of workers was still huddled
Types of honey bee: the doomed drone
Welcome back to the Actual Honey miniseries where we discuss the different types of honey bee! This final instalment will
Types of honey bee: the queen
Welcome back to the Actual Honey miniseries where we discuss the different types of honey bee! This week we’re going
Types of honey bee: the devoted worker
Welcome to the Actual Honey miniseries where we discuss the different types of honey bee! Let’s start with the bee
Matt’s Diary: January 2025
Dreary January weather once again prevented Matt from spending much time with his bees. In mid-January, on the first day
The Actual Honey expansion project
There is no slacking off when you’re a beekeeper. It may seem like there isn’t much to do in winter,
Matt the Master
“You may open your papers… now.” I don’t know about you but that sentence puts a knot in my stomach!