Notes from the apiary — seasonal updates, beekeeping tips, and stories from our hives.
This year's wildflower harvest exceeded all expectations. The warm May and wet June created perfect conditions for the meadow flowers our bees love most...
Spring swarm season is one of the most exciting — and occasionally alarming — times in beekeeping. Here's how we handle it and what you should do if you spot one...
After a long winter, opening the hives for the first time each spring is always a moment of nervous anticipation. This year, all four hives came through in excellent shape...
Most honey sold in supermarkets has been heat-treated and ultra-filtered. Here's why that matters, and what you're getting when you choose raw honey instead...
Our autumn heather harvest is the most labour-intensive of the year — and the most rewarding. We take the hives to the moorland for the late-season heather bloom...
It all began with a single nucleus colony and a beginner's kit. Co Bees started as a pandemic hobby that turned into something far more meaningful than we expected...