Our nucs boxes have arrived!Fresh from Payne's, large numbers of poly nucs boxes for our local bee-raising programme have arrived, and are awaiting painting in...
SDBKA SocialOur recent September meeting took the form of a very enjoyable social get-together at the Rifles museum in Salisbury Cathedral Close. ...
Guidance for Prospective New Members of the SDBKAAnyone can join the Salisbury and District Bee Keepers Association, whether or not they already have bees. You are most welcome to attend...
The Beekeeper's CalendarBeekeeping Calendar The purpose of this calendar is to give the beginner a guide of what is needed, together with approximate timing. Of...
Swarms - for members of the publicA swarm is the natural mechanism that a honeybee colony uses to reproduce itself. When a colony is particularly prosperous, bursting...
Plants attractive to beesBees have evolved together with nectar- and pollen-bearing plants, indeed the entire colony development depends on the availability of...