S2 Ep 8: Bee investigates me, varroa considerations.
An audio chat from beside the hive, varroa monitoring using CO2 and a bee has a good check on my bee suit.
27 Juli 20256min
S2 Ep 7: Beekeeper’s diary update. Mid July ‘25.
Adding supers, brood is booming. Mid summer check in.
17 Juli 20254min
S2 Ep 6: Ringlets, nectar and chilled bees.
A hot visit to the hive to check on the new colony’s growth. Sweaty but productive.
23 Juni 20255min
S2 Ep 5: Brood increases nicely, nature sings above.
A Sunday visit to the hive. Now expanding nicely, plenty of brood, stores are steady. Hoping to start collecting some nectar for my jars soon!
15 Juni 20255min
S2 Ep 4: A listening meditation 2. Sounds from the hive 8th June 2025.
Listen to the sounds of thousands of little feet scurry across the frames and drop pollen on the open mesh floor. Occasional squeaks and grumbles. I’ve got a new contact mic for absorbing these hidden...
8 Juni 20251min
S2 Ep 3: First super on.
The colony is now across the majority of brood frames. Time for the 1st super. Maybe some honey this year after all. Weird to be back at the beginning after so long. Enjoying the process.
31 Maj 20254min
S2 Ep 2: Settling in.
First visit since installing the nuc. All looking good. Gradually expanding into the full hive. No supercedure cells, feeding underway.
25 Maj 20253min
S2 Ep 1: We’re back for 2025.
Dusting ourselves off and ready to start again. A Nuc has arrived and I’ve installed the bees ready to grow onwards. Exciting to be back in action.
22 Maj 20254min
