A beekeeper’s journal from Litha Bees, sharing seasonal reflections, herbal craft, and ecological insight from the British countryside. Rooted in lived experience and slow stewardship, this blog explores the quiet magic of bees, botanicals, and belonging.
Join us as we settle to observe...
...From The Hedgerow
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Male Bees Are Clones!?
As we peer into the golden chambers of the beehive, let us marvel at the wisdom encapsulated within. The dance between haploid and diploid is more than just a genetic...
Male Bees Are Clones!?
As we peer into the golden chambers of the beehive, let us marvel at the wisdom encapsulated within. The dance between haploid and diploid is more than just a genetic...
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Going Underground
Healthy soil is alive. It’s not just dirt, but a community of microbes, fungi, and minerals that cycle nutrients into plants. When this underground system is thriving, flowers grow richer...
Going Underground
Healthy soil is alive. It’s not just dirt, but a community of microbes, fungi, and minerals that cycle nutrients into plants. When this underground system is thriving, flowers grow richer...
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Rain Dance
For honeybees, whose survival depends on a delicate balance of floral abundance, hydration, and hive stability, prolonged drought is a multi-pronged threat.
Rain Dance
For honeybees, whose survival depends on a delicate balance of floral abundance, hydration, and hive stability, prolonged drought is a multi-pronged threat.
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Recipe: Honey & Apple Flan
To celebrate this season, we present a delectable Honey-Glazed Apple Flan, where the rich, amber nectar of honey takes centre stage.
Recipe: Honey & Apple Flan
To celebrate this season, we present a delectable Honey-Glazed Apple Flan, where the rich, amber nectar of honey takes centre stage.