Beekeeping is a unique blend of science, patience and skill, and June is when it truly comes to life.
What’s happening in June?
If you’ve noticed more bees in the sunshine, you’re right. June is a peak beekeeping month, with colonies growing quickly and hives full of activity. Thousands gather nectar and pollen to sustain the colony and make honey, while we inspect hives weekly to monitor health and progress during this busy season.
Swarm season
May and June also mark swarm season. This is a natural process where a queen instinctively leaves the hive with thousands of workers to form a new colony. While fascinating, swarms can sometimes cause concern, which is why we check our hives every seven days to help prevent them.
If you ever see a cluster of bees, don’t panic, it’s usually a resting swarm, and local beekeepers can safely collect them.
With strong nectar flows from clover, bramble and wildflowers, hives can fill quickly. To support this, we add extra boxes called “supers”, giving bees more space to store honey and helping reduce the risk of swarming.
How you can help bees
You don’t need a hive to make a difference:
