There are many reasons why people choose to plant and here at Future Forests, we get asked all sorts of queries, we do our best to provide the right info and more importantly the right plants to suit your needs. You may want to plant trees for shelter and protection, maybe you want to plant […]
Commenting on forage is difficult as there is little available even if your bees are out and about during mild spells, but Christmas is a good time to look at the importance of pollinating insects and how they contribute to our festive season. This has been another good year for hollies (Ilex aquifolium), they are […]
I’m a gardener who keeps bees – or vice versa. When I’m asked to name the plants my bees love best, it’s a pleasurable challenge. My garden is in an exposed seaside site in southwest Kerry, with howling gales, drenching rain and a soil short on nutrients, heavy in acid and water. All the plants […]
January Periodically heft the hives to assess the stores and feed fondant if necessary, avoid moving the crown board by using an eke or empty super if needed. Buy and build any equipment for the coming year and paint and repair any spare equipment. [Keep an eye on sales from suppliers.] Attend any Association meetings. […]
Blackwater Honey were co-founded by brothers Andrew & John Shinnick who hail from the parish of Ballyhooly near Fermoy, Co. Cork. Both began their beekeeping careers at a very early age with their uncles Dan & Andy as teachers and mentors. They are now the 3rd generation of beekeepers in the Shinnick family to carry on the art of beekeeping. Between […]