Each summer, I’m quick to answer phone calls from numbers that I don’t recognise as we are in the midst of swarm season and I’ve signed up to the British Bee Keepers Association Swarm Collectors list. Whilst an unexpected visit from 30,000 bees might cause concern for many, it’s a privilege to be on hand to help collect and rehouse the honeybees hoping that they will become new strong healthy colonies.
It’s May – and we can at last join our friends inside, for coffee, food, wine and more (what a relief!)
We’ve also got all our courses running as planned, both inside and out… Come and join us!
We are right in the middle of the bee keeping season and whilst the Brentford Bees, from the football club, are celebrating going up into the Premier League with their fabulous new stadium, we see how the *Real Brentford Bees* are settling into their new home. Read all about it in our column in Out & About Magazine.
We absolutely love the curiosity of young minds and look forward to our special summer sessions of Where Does My Food Come From?
As spring warms us up, we are looking forward to a great growing season, both in the garden here at Hen Corner and at our riverside allotment. Read all about it in our column in Out & About Magazine.
Nothing says springtime quite like a cuddle with a new fluffy chick! With a few of our hens, here at the Corner, having gone broody, let’s learn about hatching new chickens….
What a wonderful way to celebrate our 11th birthday – being able to welcome guests back for in-person/face-to-face courses!
We have really valued the support of all our customers, especially over these last 12 months.
It’s time to plan potatoes! Be that big ones for baking or small spuds for salads. If you are limited with space in your garden, why not plant in an old dustbin? Read all about it in this month’s column, The Good Life in the City, in Country Living Magazine.
As you know, we love discovering new country pursuits whilst living in the city, so when I discovered the opportunity of some safe river swimming, not too far away, I jumped at the chance!
Last week a friend asked me ‘When does Spring officially begin?’ After quick research I discovered that there are, in fact, two ‘official’ start dates, both of which I’m rather happy with.
