Tag Archives: Bees

Spring has Arrived

Posted on 01/03/2011 by Poulacapple Poultry

March has brought sunshine and warm days, spring has arrived all around us.  The earth is waking up as the days grow longer, the ground is becoming drier, getting ready for the spade.  The early flowers of spring are braving … Continue reading →

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Hens, Bees and Fruit

Posted on 07/08/2010 by Poulacapple Poultry

The fruit trees are producing in unprecedented abundance this year.  This plum tree for example, has changed its shape, to become pendulous with the weight of its fruit.  Branches that reached outwards in spring are now being supported with lengths … Continue reading →

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Overnight Rain

Posted on 06/07/2010 by Poulacapple Poultry

I seldom do anything without having my camera close by, to record the moment or just in case I spot something interesting.  Photography has been my hobby since childhood. This is especially true when we’re working with the bees.  Transferring … Continue reading →

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Bee-keeping

Posted on 19/06/2010 by Poulacapple Poultry

Bee-keeping began last year when we bartered chickens, adult fowl and eggs with a couple of different people to acquire; first a couple of brood boxes complete with frames and foundation and later a couple of nucs of bees. Along … Continue reading →

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