Starting out…
When we started out, we wondered what equipment to buy, what books to read, which websites to follow learning through trial and error. Click on Equipment above and you’ll find our tool recommendations and where to purchase. Under Resources, we review the books that we have bought and enjoyed and those that just aren’t worth the purchase price. We also show you how to fill in the registration forms and what to do if you see a hornet, providing translations where necessary. In fact, we plan to show you all you need to start out as a beekeeper in France…
Read MoreSwarm removal
Have you had a bee swarm arrive in your garden and are wondering what to do? Check out our Swarm Removal page for more information.
If you are near Civray in the Poitou-Charentes (86400) and then we are happy to come and remove accessible bee swarms within a 50km radius. This covers much of Vienne (86), Charente (16) and Deux-Sévres (79).
Simply call Jon on 05.49.97.10.17 and we will talk you through the next steps.
Read MoreBeekeeping in France
Back in 2007 we gingerly tip-toed into the world of beekeeping here in France, wanting to discover more about the bees that are such a vital link on our organic smallholding. We’ve learnt a lot over the the past three years and had some wonderful experiences – tasting our very first honey harvest and enticing our first swarm to come and live with us are particularly memorable. We’ve also begun to understand just how much bees are under threat and how important hobby beekeepers are to their survival so join us as we continue our journey into this captivating world….
Read MoreBee removal
We will collect accessible swarms within a 30km radius of Civray (86400) - just call Jon on 0549 971017.
