Start of spring

Daffodils starting to come into bloom

 Its the start of spring and the 40 Kgs of daffodils that I planted back in the autumn months have started to come into blossom. They are are nice. They also brighten up the orchard floor this time of year. They aren't bee friendly  and they are also poisonous but make the place nice.

Mole Mounds

The past couple of weeks have produced a large number of mole mounds and hills, near the entrance of the orchard. I see them most years, and its also good to see them. I always worry when parts of the orchard are flooded cold that the moles will survive.

Crocuses starting to Bloom

The crocuses are also coming out and they also add lots of colour and they are more bee friends however I need to get more planted later this year for spring next year.

I have started putting suppers on the hives, but as yet not on the hives in the orchard. Its been a busy couple of weeks study for the retake of the Module three British Beekeepers exam and a recent trip to India where I saw Apis Cerana, Aps Florea and Apis Dorsata bees.

Bees starting to come out

The bees at the orchard are also getting ready for the coming year, I have seen them coming and going however I have not yet checked the brood. However will when we get a couple of days of good weather.
I did attended the BeeTradex show on the 7th March and have bought a couple of bits for this year. However I still need to get a couple of bits and more on that in the next couple of blog entries.