Journal
Stories from
the apiary
Honest observations about seasons, swarms, failures and the moments that remind us why we do this.
Earlier posts
The Swarm That Got Away — and What I Learned
It happens to every beekeeper at least once. You turn your back for a moment and suddenly two thirds of your colony is hanging in a neighbour's apple tree.
Our First Harvest: 18kg of Summer Honey from Svinninge
The extraction room smelled like clover and linden blossom. After months of waiting, we finally spun our first harvest — and the colour was extraordinary.
Preparing the Hives for a Nordic Winter
By October, the foraging season is over. But the work is not. Here is how we wrap, ventilate and provision our hives for the five months ahead.
Trying Dr. Gost Bee Nutrition: Six Week Review
We have been testing Dr. Gost's Pollen Cake and Winter Supplement with two of our colonies this spring. Here are honest observations after six weeks.
Why We Chose Svinninge for Our Apiary
Location is everything in beekeeping. Svinninge sits on the edge of a nature reserve, surrounded by wildflower meadows and lime trees. Here is our story.