Bee Blog

Insects are vanishing at an alarming rate—but you can make a real difference. Whether you’re a guest at The Good Life Wales or just keen to rewild your garden, this guide is packed with easy, impactful ways to support pollinators and wild insects. Celebrate National...

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...

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...

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...

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...