As seen in Bee Craft this month

Honey from the Dictionary

The Beekeeper's Dictionary on Amazon

The Beekeeper's Dictionary is available on Amazon, https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1836884168/ 

Joanna Gaines is a beekeeper. Who?

According to Hello! magazine (yes, it's still going), Joanna Gaines is a beekeeper. Who?

The image below, from the web page, may help you identify Joanna...

https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/855743/joanna-gaines-poses-with-her-rarely-seen-children-as-she-shares-amazing-new-update-on-family-life-together/

Inveterate thieves

Great story from Canada: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/09/canada-bees-honey-heist 

In summary: the ancient English farewell "keep it bee-tight" pays off.

Christine McDonald of 
Rushing River Apiaries
rushingriverapiaries.com

Two Asian Hornet nests discovered in Kent

We're winning battles even as we lose the war. 

See https://www.kentlive.news/news/kent-news/two-dangerous-asian-hornet-nests-10467891

Image: Thanet Beekeepers Association YLAH Coordinator