It has been a true Blackthorn winter -cold,frosts, hail, rain and wind I think there may have been some damage The fruit blossom ,sugar beet seedlings and asparagus have suffered, but the rain has been so welcome we have finally been able to mulch the willows, fruit beds and orchard and also move a few plants about.
I have one hen sitting tight, we have moved the nucleus to its new home but we are still waiting for bee weather to move them into the brood box, I am sure they are outgrowing their small home.
I am really looking forwards to tasting some fresh honey and making up creams and potions with the wax.
