Wayward Bee

There is no doubt that our native pollinators are in decline, and honeybees are struggling with environmental pressures and intensive production. Beekeeping is not just about looking after our colonies, it is also about how we can use our knowledge to help all pollinators, and other wildlife while we are at it. Our gardens are increasingly becoming oases and it is possible to make a material difference, even on a small scale - and keep it beautiful. We will cover the following topics: - bees and plants: how they use...

Would you like to know how to keep bees sustainably, on a small scale? Have you always wondered what goes on inside a hive? Perhaps you're worried about how our bees are declining and want to know how to help them. Many people would like a colony of honeybees in their garden, and on this course I will show you how a hive works, and how to keep your bees happy and healthy with minimal intervention. This course is suitable for complete novices with no previous experience, or those who...

This is an Introduction to Sustainable Beekeeping, but in a box! Consisting of a folder with a 16-page booklet covering how the honey bee colony works, and the info you need to decide whether sustainable beekeeping is for you. There is also a small box with two types of wax comb and a piece of propolis; a bottle of lemongrass oil with which to bait your hive; lolly sticks to put in your frames; and a handy pollen load guide.