Bees started bearding, so I harvested a full honey box (and got stung on the eyelid!). Hive’s strong, beetles minimal, and their shady spot under the fig tree is perfect.

We’ve been preparing our Warre hive for natural beekeeping - simple, gentle methods that work with the bees’ rhythms. Take a look inside as we set up the hive and get ready to welcome our first colony.