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I have a vague recollection that the version without the "u" may be the original English spelling and that "British English" spelling...

In at least one of his videos, Charles Dowding talks through what he uses for home-made seed compost, though I believe he may still use...

First genuinely pleasant day to be outside in ages. Honey bees on the cherry trees, dandelions and currants. They even showed an...

Our hawthorn seems to be very early, too. Though it's lovely to see it all as we come down the drive. James

As would I. James

The side rails are pretty knackered too. I don't think I could get a full set of four out of the two boxes. James

Indeed. Excellent video. Well done for capturing it. James

Got down to my last two wooden brood boxes to repair today -- the ones that I had a swarm move into a few years back. I think I'm going...

I think the days just seem longer to me because they weather is interminably dull, grey and wet. James

Bah! Half an hour ago a fox got into our chicken runs and killed all but one hen and a cockerel I was keeping for breeding. Absolutely...

For a captured swarm put into a new hive that should work fine. If you catch a swarm in a bait hive however, some bees will start to...

You'll be giving people spear envy... James

I've been saying for years that as soon as sea levels rise sufficiently for the Levels to flood then we'll be declaring independence :D...

I like the idea of legs on hive stands that are adjustable as pretty much nowhere I have bees is level. Scaffold jacks always looked...

Woohoo! I've just been out in the veg plot and noticed the first four asparagus shoots have appeared. I am very happy :D James