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Latest Info: Coronavirus update As of midnight 21 March, Director-General Hilary McGrady has announced: 'We have now sadly taken the decision to close all of our parks and gardens, in addition to our houses, shops and cafes, to avoid crowding that puts social distancing at risk. 'Despite our...

Todays Top Tip. Probably. Went to a National Trust garden today and decided to have an overpriced cup of coffee before heading home, as you do. As I sat down I glanced up and saw bag of water containing 2p suspended above my head. After a quick check for a prankster with a pin I noticed several...

For the past week or so I have been noticing an unpleasant smell in my apiary - difficult to describe but you wouldn't want to use it as aftershave. I eventually tracked it down to one of my colonies and opened it up half expecting to find something dead inside. All appeared normal. I think it...

I have seen signs of chalkbrood in a couple of my colonies this season - I will be requeening next year. Is it best to throw out frames from colonies with chalkbrood or can they be sterilised e.g with acetic acid?

Apologies if someone has aready posted this: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-14175993

Friday 8:30pm. My TV Guide says there is a bit about a gardener and beekeeper "who wants to sow nectar rich flowers"