15 Inspiring Green & Eco Women
Instagram is more than just pretty pictures, it’s a place to find inspiration and to sneak a peek into the lives of people both ordinary and famous. Each time you scroll through your feed you’re...
View ArticleHow to Infuse Honey with Herbs, Spices, & Edible Flowers
Make Homemade Infused Honey for yourself & gifts If you’ve ever tasted raw, local honey you’ll be amazed at the complexity of its flavour. It’s nothing like the stuff that comes out of squeezy...
View ArticleRecipe for Natural Rose Geranium Soap coloured with Alkanet Root
Naturally coloured purple with Alkanet Root In this rose-geranium soap recipe you’ll use the natural colouring properties of Alkanet root, scent from my favourite essential oil, and dried rose petals...
View ArticleThe Honeybees in March
The Bees are Awake All winter long my small black honeybees have been keeping warm inside their hive. They don’t go dormant like other insects but instead eat honey and stay warm by vibrating their...
View ArticleThe Honeybees in April: Swapping frames using the Bailey Comb Change
The Colonies need Fresh Brood Comb Last month while I was inspecting my bees it struck me that I haven’t given them fresh frames of beeswax foundation in a while. The beeswax in the brood chamber...
View ArticleThe Honeybees in May + Weird Discoveries in the Hives
Warmer days and Flying Bees Update on the Bailey Comb Change, Swarming, & strange things found in the hives With each day moving us closer to summer, the weather improves and honeybees become more...
View ArticleBad Beekeeper + Loads of Honey
The first honeybee visit in weeks A good beekeeper visits their bees every week between May and July. They make sure their bees have enough space, aren’t thinking of swarming, and if they’re lucky they...
View ArticleA Couple of Surprises on Honey Extraction Day
A Late June Honey Harvest I usually don’t take honey off this early. Most beekeepers do though, since early summer honey is light and sweet and some of the best you can harvest. I’m usually just so...
View ArticleHow to Infuse Honey with Herbs, Spices, & Edible Flowers
Make Homemade Infused Honey for yourself & gifts If you’ve ever tasted raw, local honey you’ll be amazed at the complexity of its flavour. It’s nothing like the stuff that comes out of squeezy...
View ArticleFestive Honey Soap Recipe
Golden Honey & Golden Swirls This natural honey soap recipe creates bars that look like fudge but have none of the calories. It’s made with simple layers of creamy and mica tinted soap batter and...
View ArticleWhy I’m Feeding Honey to Bees (and why you shouldn’t be)
You shouldn’t feed Honey to Bees Some people might see the title of this piece and feel outraged. That’s because if there’s one thing you should never do when it comes to feeding bees, it’s feeding...
View ArticleLavender & Honey Soapless Facial Cleanser Recipe
Cleanse with hydrating honey and soothing lavender It’s commonly thought that the English word ‘Lavender’ derives from the French word lavandre and latin word lavare – both meaning to wash. Just as in...
View ArticleHow to make Herbal Lip Balm
Make your own lip balm with skin-beneficial herbs Learn how to make herbal lip balm using a flexible recipe of oils and herbs Winter takes a real toll on your skin but especially your lips. Keeping...
View ArticleFeeding Bees in Winter + Early Spring Hive Inspection
What to do if your honeybees run out of honey Feeding bees in winter is different than feeding them in summer or autumn. Knowing the difference can mean life or death for your colony. If you could have...
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50+ Creative Honey Recipes & Projects
Use honey for delicious desserts & natural skincare A collection of more than fifty delicious and creative honey recipes. Make everything from desserts and treats to handmade skincare and medicine...
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The Honeybees in March
The Bees are Awake All winter long my small black honeybees have been keeping warm inside their hive. They don’t go dormant like other insects but instead eat honey and stay warm by vibrating their...
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The Honeybees in April: Swapping frames using the Bailey Comb Change
The Colonies need Fresh Brood Comb Last month while I was inspecting my bees it struck me that I haven’t given them fresh frames of beeswax foundation in a while. The beeswax in the brood chamber...
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The Honeybees in May + Weird Discoveries in the Hives
Warmer days and Flying Bees Update on the Bailey Comb Change, Swarming, & strange things found in the hives With each day moving us closer to summer, the weather improves and honeybees become more...
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Bad Beekeeper + Loads of Honey
The first honeybee visit in weeks A good beekeeper visits their bees every week between May and July. They make sure their bees have enough space, aren’t thinking of swarming, and if they’re lucky they...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Couple of Surprises on Honey Extraction Day
A Late June Honey Harvest I usually don’t take honey off this early. Most beekeepers do though, since early summer honey is light and sweet and some of the best you can harvest. I’m usually just so...
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