S2 Ep 11: Helicopter sound effects. Feeding paused. Varroa treatment week 2 checks.
A wonderful late summer visit to the bees. Local Helicopter pilots make themselves known as I talk over the days activities. Feeding will be paused to leave space for the winter bees to be created. Do...
24 Aug 20255min
S2 Ep 10: As the flowers fade, managing hives through late Summer
The golden haze of late summer transforms the apiary landscape into a sea of beige, punctuated only by the occasional cowslip, ragwort, and thistle. Standing here on August 17th, the silence is almost...
18 Aug 20257min
S2 Ep 9: Taking honey, varroa treatment starts. Winter prep begins.
Today I talk about taking off a couple of supers, one for me and one left for the bees. Varroa treatment starts today, 6-8 weeks to go. Hive is now reconfigured for winter. One super under the brood b...
11 Aug 20256min
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 Jul 20256min
S2 Ep 7: Beekeeper’s diary update. Mid July ‘25.
Adding supers, brood is booming. Mid summer check in.
17 Jul 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 Jun 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 Jun 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 Jun 20251min
