About the bees

Lots of people ask me how I got into beekeeping - and I have to admit that my inspiration was a lady called Chan, who I worked with.

 

Chan is a beekeeper and a really passionate believer in the contribution of bees to the good of the environment. She convinced me to sign up for a course which I did at the Oxleas Apiary in Shooters Hill. I was taught by the late John Large, who was a recognised expert in nuclear  energy, as well as being a knowledgeable teacher of beekeeping. After an 8 week course, I was hooked and quickly bought the (extensive) kit and equipment and off I went. 

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I've never looked back!

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More about the bees

The bees are kept in hives locally, and are the 'Buckfast' type. 

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They can forage for pollen and nectar for up to 4km around their home. Forager bees tend to be at the end of their useful life.

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The 'honey flow' is the pattern of collection and production of honey over the year, and means that availability is seasonal.

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Honey Production

The honey is filtered through a sieve and then a strainer/filter which removes any small pieces of wax which fall from the comb during the first phase of extraction.

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The honey isn't pasteurised or treated in any way so it retains all the natural benefits.

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