by breconbeecombs.wales | Jun 12, 2025 | Blog
As the summer sun warms the hillsides of the Brecon Beacons and wildflowers burst into bloom, something remarkable is happening in our meadows and woodlands. Honeybees are hard at work collecting one of the most potent gifts of nature—pollen. At Brecon Beecombs, we’re...
by breconbeecombs.wales | Jun 12, 2025 | Apitherapy, Blog
In May 2025, I had the privilege of attending a truly transformational course in Romania for Advanced Apitherapy — the Intensive Apitherapy Course & Workshops led by the globally recognised Dr. Ștefan Stângaciu. Held in the tranquil village of Mereni-Conțești in...
by breconbeecombs.wales | Jun 8, 2025 | Blog
Natural Wellness from the Hive to the Hedgerow Before the rise of modern pharmaceuticals and the glossy aisles of high-street chemists, there was a different kind of medicine chest — one nestled in our back gardens, rooted in the land, and alive with the hum of...
by breconbeecombs.wales | Jun 4, 2025 | Blog
As the first signs of warmth ripple across the UK countryside and blossom scents drift through hedgerows, something ancient and awe-inspiring begins to stir in the hive. It’s called swarming, and it’s a perfectly natural, essential part of bee life. Yet for many...
by breconbeecombs.wales | May 28, 2025 | Blog
Exploring Apitherapy in Romania with Dr. Stefan Stângaciu In May 2025, I travelled from the Brecon Beacons to the heart of Romania’s Carpathian Mountains to attend an intensive apitherapy course with one of the world’s foremost experts in the field – Dr. Stefan...
