With July we should have now come to the end of the swarming season – at least that’s what the books say. The bees, as usual, tend to do their
The Bees in NovemberThe Bees in November
All’s quiet with the bees in November. If all has gone to plan the queen will have stopped laying and the ‘winter bees’ (physiologically different to summer bees – the
October Bee News from PeterOctober Bee News from Peter
First off apologies to Mike for getting stung while scything the orchard. Bees can become hyper-defensive at this time of year – they have their stores and they know that
Community volunteer day with FedcapCommunity volunteer day with Fedcap
We had a fantastic day with the staff from Guildford Fedcap, who came with a lovely team of 20 people to help us build our Hub shelter. They learnt to
Orchard News September 2023 by CharlotteOrchard News September 2023 by Charlotte
The orchard this year has produced very different results from last year. The crop has been badly affected by wasps and other insects this year, while last year we did
September Bee Report. The Party’s Over Boys… by PeterSeptember Bee Report. The Party’s Over Boys… by Peter
If you’ve been down to the bottom of the garden you may have noticed that the height of the hives has been changing – gradually getting taller and then, a
Garden News July 2023Garden News July 2023
Hot of the press! July’s garden update – https://rosamundcommunitygarden.beehiiv.com/p/rosamund-community-garden-update-july-2023
An Enchanting Moth MorningAn Enchanting Moth Morning
A wonderful time was had early morning by some of the Rosamund team (and newcomers!) checking out the pretty moths trapped by Peter overnight. One lady moth was very keen
A Rosamund Solstice CelebrationA Rosamund Solstice Celebration
It was a warm and balmy evening following weeks of no rain. The orchard meadow was dry, and a chorus of crickets welcomed my arrival. It was shortly after nine
Urban Biodiversity Opportunity Areas (URBOAs) Engagement ProjectUrban Biodiversity Opportunity Areas (URBOAs) Engagement Project
We are excited that some of our garden volunteers are also members of Zero Carbon Guildford and are actively involved in this new urban greening project. The volunteers are utilising