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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...

Winter Bee Survival

As the chill of winter sets in, understanding how bees survive the cold becomes crucial for anyone interested in beekeeping. These remarkable creatures have evolved fascinating behaviors to endure the frosty months, offering valuable insights for aspiring beekeepers and nature enthusiasts alike

A Queen Bee’s diminishing winter brood – reasons & survival tactics

Bees and the diminishing Winter Brood: Why They Stop Laying Eggs As the colder months approach, honeybee colonies undergo significant changes to prepare for winter. One of the most important—and perhaps least understood—transformations within the hive is the queen’s...

How Bees prepare for Winter survival

As autumn gives way to winter, honeybee colonies across the Brecon Beacons and beyond begin an extraordinary transformation. The gentle hum of the hive may seem quieter as temperatures drop, but inside, the bees are working together in a meticulously orchestrated...

Becoming a Beekeeper? – Valuable Pointers to consider

Are you fascinated by the buzzing world of bees and considering becoming a beekeeper? Beekeeping is not just a rewarding hobby; it’s a way to contribute positively to our environment. However, it’s essential to go in prepared. Here are some valuable pointers to get...
New bee treatments coming from our Apiary
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...

read more
Winter Bee Survival
Winter Bee Survival

As the chill of winter sets in, understanding how bees survive the cold becomes crucial for anyone interested in beekeeping. These remarkable creatures have evolved fascinating behaviors to endure the frosty months, offering valuable insights for aspiring beekeepers and nature enthusiasts alike

read more
How Bees prepare for Winter survival
How Bees prepare for Winter survival

As autumn gives way to winter, honeybee colonies across the Brecon Beacons and beyond begin an extraordinary transformation. The gentle hum of the hive may seem quieter as temperatures drop, but inside, the bees are working together in a meticulously orchestrated...

read more

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