Backward bees

A fourth super has now gone on - which is good (obviously) - however, it would seem our bees are possibly the only ones in the Frome Beekeeper's Association NOT to be trying to swarm. I find this amusing as our one ambition for this year was to split the hive - something we obviously failed to share with the bees...

(Although I thought most swarms happen in June not May - maybe all the other Frome beekeepers are just ahead of themselves?!)

Went to the Bath and West Show to pick up some more equipment - supers and a honey bucket - and learnt that oilseed rape honey can (to some people) taste of cabbage. Great! Will look forward to that... Now just waiting to hear when the extractor is available as we must take the oil seed rape honey off before it sets.

We did an inspection yesterday and one super is sealed, the other two still a bit drippy if you shake them. Don't think we will be able to borrow it until after the weekend but fingers crossed.