Busy bees and new beginnings
- May 3
- 2 min read
Recently, we’ve been incredibly busy and so have the bees as the season gets underway, our colonies are thriving and bringing in fresh spring pollen a sure sign that everything is coming to life again.
This time of year also marks an exciting period of growth for us. We’ve been establishing new apiaries and carefully moving colonies into their new homes.
Expanding in this way allows us to keep more bees but it also gives us the opportunity to work closely with landowners to improve the surrounding environment not just for our bees but for all native species.
Caring for the land is a big part of what we do.
We recognise that beekeeping if not managed responsibly can impact local biodiversity particularly native pollinators which are often the most vulnerable and in need of protection. Because of this we take a thoughtful and balanced approach to everything we introduce.
Before placing any hives in a new apiary, we carefully survey the area. We look at existing plant life available pollen sources and the species already living there. From this we build a plan to increase forage in a way that supports both our bees and the native wildlife.
Our efforts don’t stop at the hive. We’re introducing insect homes tailored to the species found in each area creating safe habitats where they can thrive. In woodland locations we’re also installing bird boxes and even nesting spaces for birds of prey to support a wider ecosystem.
Alongside this we’re planting native trees and wildflowers to enrich the landscape and provide long-term sustainable forage. It’s a small but meaningful step toward something we care deeply about creating healthier more diverse environments for generations to come.
If you’re a landowner or know someone who is and would be interested in hosting bee hives or getting involved in conservation projects we’d love to hear from you.
Please feel free to get in touch with us.
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