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!
Destroy the destructor
It’s winter! Grab your full FFP3 mask respirator with a filter for organic acids! It’s time to go vaporising! At
Matt’s Diary: December 2024
In December, Matt’s bees were doing exactly what they needed to be doing. They were staying indoors, keeping warm and
New Year’s dinner
2025 is here! Happy New Year! What are you having as your first meal of the year? For many honey
A poem about honey
Empty shopping basketThe stock here is a scamSupermarket “honeys”All deserve to be banned Beekeeper, you’re honestYou sell the real dealNow
Do honey bees hibernate?
Bees are out and about in spring and summer, and they gradually vanish in autumn and winter. Hibernation seems like