Bees & Beekeeping
Do bees drink water?
Have you ever wondered if bees drink water? Yes they do! Like all animals, bees drink water and need it to survive.
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Why is local honey better than supermarket honey?
You may have heard that buying and consuming local honey is better than buying and consuming supermarket honey. The r...
How long do bees live?
Bees are fascinating creatures that play a critical role in our ecosystem. They pollinate flowers, which in turn, pr...
How do bees make honey?
Bees are amazing creatures known for their remarkable ability to make honey. Honey is a sweet, thick, and syrupy sub...
Are bees endangered?
Bees are a vital part of our ecosystem and play a crucial role in pollination, which helps to produce the food we ea...
Where do bees go in winter?
Where do bees go in the winter?
Were you all wondering what bees get up to in the winter? Well, not all bees behave t...
Do bees sleep?
Do bees snuggle up in their beds at night like us? Do they even sleep? I'm sure this question has been keeping you up...
When do bees come out in the UK?
During the winter bees tend to hibernate in order to conserve energy and ultimately survive the harsh, winter conditions. However, in mid-April when the weather starts to become warmer and pollinating flowers begin to bloom, bees end their hibernation period and start to become more active.
The difference between bees and wasps
You're lying on a picnic rug in the midst of summer, your eyes are closed and you can feel the warmth on your face. S...
What is the difference between male and female bees?
Bees do have genders. It is difficult to spot the difference between male and female bees but a key difference is in ...
Meet Pete: Our humble beekeeper
Q: How do you view bees?
A: Bees themselves are sustainable and very much embedded in a chain of life.
Bees collect...
Does honey go off?
Natural, raw, and unfiltered honey is versatile and incredibly delicious. What’s more, honey never goes off. In fact,...
