Honeybees

Do you still have your bees, Moth?

Alas,no. I can't give them the time they need because of caring for my mum and having to be close at hand all the time. It was very sad to see them go this summer, especially as they made the best tasting honey I've had this year, which has crystallised into silky smooth set honey. Mind you, I won't miss the hard work of lugging full supers about. 

I know exactly what you mean about the weight of a super! Especially when you're being pursued by the annoyed bees who see you as a robber! Its sad to see them go though - but their honey memory liveth on! I have a couple of boxes of full jars in the garage and the honey is 20-25 years old. Its darkened and crystallised but a bit of warming in the microwave or a pan of hot water and its good to go. Maybe the taste is a bit stronger than when first bottled but its still better than the commercial stuff.