Lee's Bees

17/05/2026

A little worried about European Foul Brood reported in the area, but everything looks healthy. A couple of frames of healthy looking capped brood. Looks like they're thriving.

03/05/2026

What AI has to say about the potential pollen source

Based on the creamy, pale yellow color of the pollen and the early May timeframe in the UK, the most likely source is Oilseed R**e (Brassica napus) or Apple blossom.

Not sure how close I am to Oilseed R**e, but there are plenty of apple trees in blossom.

02/05/2026

Checked in on the new bees today. While I didn't want to disturb them for too long, I didn't see the queen, but I did find eggs and early stage brood, so she must be in there somewhere 👑 Look carefully and you'll see the eggs at the bottom of the comb.

24/04/2026

I was sad to find that both of my hives had not survived the winter even though they had plenty of stores. A friend had a small swarm in their garden yesterday that I collected last night. They seem to have taken to their new home and already bringing in pollen, so 🤞 they will thrive with me.

04/01/2026

Get the new year off to a healthy, natural start with the benefits of natural raw honey https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Gzhpb88LV/

340g natural raw honey £7.50 per jar.

Cash on collection RG21, limited supply.

Small amount of bees wax £1.50 per bar.

PM for collection availability.

09/11/2025

Prepared for winter, but still warm enough for some foraging. It's surprising that there are still flowers out.

08/11/2025

Bee hives are strapped down for the winter, Halloween has come and gone and Christmas is on the way. What better gift than some delicious raw honey. 🎄🎁

02/10/2025

340g natural raw honey £7.50 per jar.

Cash on collection RG21, limited supply.

Small amount of bees wax £1.50 per bar.

PM for collection availability.

24/09/2025

Making the most of the dry sunny weather today

17/09/2025

Summer honey harvest. Frame from capped to uncapped and spun out. It does a good job, but not as good as the bees do cleaning it up when it's back on the hive. They really are amazing!