August 2019 – SOPHia Physics

Honey Extraction

August 23, 2019 Sophia Physics 0

The ThreeCounties beekeepers rented the community hall in Knocklong for three days (22nd to 24th Aug) in order to set up a honey extraction unit […]

Contemplating Harvest

August 18, 2019 Sophia Physics 0

Arrangements have been made to harvest this year’s bounty of honey. First, clearing boards – basically a one-way zebra crossing system for bees that allows […]

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Month: August 2019

Honey Extraction

Contemplating Harvest