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How Heatwaves Affect Bees (And Why It Matters for Your Honey)

How Heatwaves Affect Bees (And Why It Matters for Your Honey)

As summers get hotter and heatwaves more frequent, it's not just people feeling the strain. Bees, and the honey and mead that depend on them, are also affected in ways that aren't always obvious.

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Winter Beekeeping

Winter Beekeeping

Winter could be mistaken as a quiet period for the bees. From the outside, the hive looks still. No foraging when the weather is cold. No movement.But inside, the colony is very much alive and waiting for spring. Bees cluster...

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Bee Facts You Probably Didn’t Know

Bee Facts You Probably Didn’t Know

We all know bees are important - but just how much do you really know about these incredible pollinators? At Hive Mind Mead, we work with our own hives and are constantly fascinated by the tiny but mighty creatures that...

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What Is a Bee Swarm? And What to Do If You See One

What Is a Bee Swarm? And What to Do If You See One

If you’ve ever seen a huge cloud of bees moving together or a big cluster of buzzing insects hanging from a branch, you’ve probably witnessed a bee swarm. While it might look alarming, bee swarms are actually a completely natural and...

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Why is May an Important Month for Pollinators?

Why is May an Important Month for Pollinators?

Why May Matters for Bees and Pollinators As the days grow longer and the hedgerows burst into bloom, May marks one of the most important months of the year for bees and other pollinators. Here at Hive Mind, where we...

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How It’s Mead | Episode 1

How It’s Mead | Episode 1

Join Kit & Matt as they check on their over-wintering bees, and chat about the regenerative benefits of mead production and the big problem facing honey producers all over the world.   Transcription Hi, I'm Kit.And I'm Matt.We're brothers, beekeepers...

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What to do if you encounter a swarm of bees

What to do if you encounter a swarm of bees

Springtime brings about the season of new life, lambs in the field, and new leaves and flowers, and one of the most awe-inspiring spring sights is witnessing a swarm of bees. While the sight of thousands of bees in flight...

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Tips for Successful Spring Beekeeping

Tips for Successful Spring Beekeeping

Springtime is a crucial period for beekeeping as it marks the beginning of the active season for honeybee colonies. Once temperatures are warm, hive inspections can begin. This involves checking the health of the colony, assessing the queen's egg-laying activity,...

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