Category Archives: Bees

The first day of September and it seems Autumn has come early. As August crept by with some very warm days it suddenly changed and in the last few days it has been decidedly chilly. When it was raining all … Continue reading →

Where do the days go? At times I cannot remember what I’ve accomplished and then I look back on this blog and think it’s okay, I’m moving forward. As always I’ve been busy in the vegetable plot. As I think … Continue reading →

I should be focussing on the journey and not concerning myself with the destination. It’s a principle that I struggle with. I’m pleased to say that it works for growing vegetables because there are some successes and a number of … Continue reading →

Most of the trees on our site have tree protection orders and they are a designated conservation area so we have to obtain planning consent to do anything with them. Earlier in the week Nick and Val were given permission … Continue reading →

The months creep by as the world struggles to come to terms with the pandemic. Politicians the world over are attempting to walk a fine line between financial ruin and personal tragedies. What are we prepared to do for the … Continue reading →

A lot can happen in a week unless it’s a lockdown week because not a lot happens. This week in the UK has been the hottest of the summer and as the lockdown is eased more and more people are … Continue reading →

After extracting eleven and a half jars of honey I inspected the bees to make sure all was well and the new queen was settling in. It was a brief inspection because I didn’t want to upset the new queen … Continue reading →

After removing the dead shrub from the tree lined walk I decided to replace it with a Rhododendron that I’d been nurturing in a pot on the patio. There was quite a crater left from the extensive roots of the … Continue reading →

At long last I’ve ventured into the area that runs alongside the drive and started weeding. I’m making good progress and it’s difficult to set the right level of growth. It is an area under the trees – ash, horse … Continue reading →

I’m sure everyone in lockdown has asked the question “what day is it?”. It was difficult enough when I was simply retired to know what day it was and then I had events and visits booked in my diary but … Continue reading →

During this period of lockdown time has become less meaningful because tomorrow is probably going to be a repeat of today. The difference might be weeding a different part of the garden. Talking of which I have weeded a large … Continue reading →

After nearly 4 weeks of lockdown there is a pattern forming in my life, as I’m sure it is in many other people’s lives. I’m in the fortunate position of having a garden where I can sit or busy myself. … Continue reading →