Bee Blog
The Power of Pollen: Nature’s Golden Superfood from the Brecon Beacons
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...
Mastering Bee Medicine: My Training with Dr. Ștefan Stângaciu in Advanced Apitherapy
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...
The Original Medicine Cabinet – Rediscovering the Healing power of Beehives and Botanical wisdom
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...
The Swarm Season – Why Bees swarm
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...
Apitherapy in the Brecon Beacons: How a Journey to Romania hopes to transform Wellness in Wales
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...
New bee treatments coming from our Apiary
We have had our Apiary established for over two years now, set in our woodlands at The Good Life Wales. Currently with eight hives featuring both National and Flow hives. I have been running courses for Introductory Training as a new Beekeeper, as well as Meet the...
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