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Beekeeping with Willie: 'the hills are alive with blooming heather'
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The ling heather produces some of the finest honey, and for some beekeepers it is an opportunity to produce extra honey, writes Willie O'Byrne.
24 July 2024 Features
Beekeeping with Willie: ‘this year has been a washout’
Honey production has stalled because of the weather and producing queens has become difficult, writes Willie O’Byrne.
19 June 2024 Gardening
Beekeeping with Willie: ‘bees will tear down unwanted queen cells’
At this time of year, weekly checks are necessary to prevent losses through swarming, writes Willie O’Byrne.
Beekeeping with Willie: Asian Hornet
The humble honeybee (or beekeeper) is no match for the highly aggressive Asian Hornet, writes Willie O’Byrne.
24 April 2024 Gardening