Before you buy your first hive and welcome your bees, it’s important to understand your local regulations. Whilst beekeeping is generally welcomed in most areas, there are some situations in which it isn’t practical: When choosing a location for your…
Bats: The Hidden Helpers of The New Forest
I don’t know about you but when I think of vital pollinators and ecosystem guardians, my mind automatically leaps straight to bees and butterflies. But there’s another, less visible hero working quietly while we sleep: bats. Discover the vital role bats…
🌙 Visible vs hidden work that shapes our lives: Bees by Day, Bats by Night.🌙
One of the things I love most about living in the New Forest is how alive it is — not just during the day, but at night too. It reminds me of the visible vs the hidden work that shapes…
How to Choose the Right Bees for your Environment (and why you shouldn’t be buying them from abroad). 🐝
It’s important to choose the right bees for your environment because not all honey bees perform equally in all areas. Bees like most creatures, adapt to the weather, flora and fauna from within their district. Which is why most beekeepers…
7 Best Honey-Based Home Remedies for Common Ailments
Even before being a beekeeper, I’ve been aware of the remarkable healing properties of honey. Having taken it up as a hobby it has evolved into a passion for understanding the therapeutic benefits of this golden elixir. Here are seven…
Beekeeping in Brockenhurst
Although I haven’t kept bees anywhere but Brockenhurst, so I’m not really qualified to judge against other areas, it definitely has some fantastic merits that can’t be found in many places in the UK. It definitely offers a very rewarding…
