Monthly Archives: February 2011

Post Mortem

Posted on February 28, 2011 by chrissladesbeeblog

I conducted a post mortem on a colony that I was aware a few weeks ago had died, but had no time then to attend to. It was a CDB hive at Adam’s Green.  I had thought at first glance … Continue reading →

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Flower Log

Posted on February 28, 2011 by chrissladesbeeblog

Crocuses (croci?) are now appearing in numbers and I saw the first roadside primroses today.  I also saw the first bumble bee of the year.  Looked like Bombus lucorum (White Tailed Bumble Bee).

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Transparent Hive

Posted on February 27, 2011 by chrissladesbeeblog

I have spend some time today creating a hive out of a transparent plastic crate bought for the purpose.  Using a hot iron and some old brood comb, I managed to get a few random splodges of smelly wax, tempting … Continue reading →

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Andy Willis

Posted on February 26, 2011 by chrissladesbeeblog

He gave us a talk and slide show at Marsh Barn, Bridport this afternoon.  It was interesting but I wish it hadn’t gone on for 90 minutes as the seats were hard! Chatting with people afterwards, several were concerned about … Continue reading →

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DAVE CUSHMAN RIP

Posted on February 23, 2011 by chrissladesbeeblog

I heard this morning that Dave Cushman died yesterday.  He was a good friend and I shall miss him. We first got to know each other over a decade ago via the Irish beekeeping discussion list. The subject of Gormanston … Continue reading →

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GETTING THE BEST FROM YOUR BEES

Posted on February 22, 2011 by chrissladesbeeblog

I’m flattered that somebody has sent me a copy of the book for me to autograph and return.  I see that he bought it on line via ABEBOOKS who didn’t charge him for shipping.

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FLOWER LOG 1985

Posted on February 21, 2011 by chrissladesbeeblog

Having a tidy up today, I came across my flower log for 1st January 1985. Flowers seen were gorse,white deadnettle, yarrow, speedwell, red deadnettle, shepherd’s purse, dandelion, daisy and groundsel.  Contrast that with this year’s poor showing.  There was cold … Continue reading →

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KINGSTON BKA

Posted on February 20, 2011 by chrissladesbeeblog

I am so happy that my daughter-in-law, Ally, has decided to take up beekeeping and has joined Kingston (upon Thames) BKA.  At last she can make use of the hive I gave her and Tom as a wedding present!

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SOMERSET LECTURE DAY

Posted on February 19, 2011 by chrissladesbeeblog

I drove all the way to Cheddar for this annual event.  The star turn, as last year, was to have been Professor Jurgen Tautz, but once again he didn’t make it.  His place was taken by professional beekeeper Ged Marshall … Continue reading →

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BEES ARE SHARP!

Posted on February 17, 2011 by chrissladesbeeblog

I’m getting together a book of my bee related poetry. One of them is a ballad about the life of the worker bee and I’m setting it to music – it has been sung in public several times and the … Continue reading →

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