Swarm Sunday

Meeting with Totnes bee-keeper, Steve Summers to discuss personalised stoneware honey-pots. Steve is the Bee Keepers Association Swarm responder in the Totnes and surrounding area.

I had no idea that swarms were such an excitement for bee-keepers. To be honest until yesterday, I had no idea about bee-keeping at all. As the temperature rises, bees start to rouse and look for a new home. A docile and friendly group, fly off to find a new location for their queen and troop. Resting awhile on a tree, the swarm can be gently encouraged and scooped by a very capable bee-keeper and brought to their new and awaiting hive.

Watch out for swarms of honey-bees and use the swarm map to contact your nearest swarm collector.

Personalised honey pots with Totnes honey supplied by Steve Summers.