I'm a beekeeper with my own beeswax and eggs, so when I discovered the ancient Ukrainian craft of Pysanky, I had to give it a go. Here's how I got on!

A simple tutorial on making reusable beeswax food wraps. Ditch some cling film with this eco-friendly alternative. Includes fabric tips and troubleshooting.

What is honey made of? Why does it crystallise? What can legally be called honey? A beekeeper answers the questions customers actually ask.

Discover what propolis is, how it’s used, and why it’s valuable in beekeeping and natural remedies, straight from a beekeeper’s view.

Extract honey safely in a small kitchen and ace your food hygiene inspection. See my compact stainless steel setup, step-by-step extraction process, essential paperwork (HACCP plan, batch records), and how I passed with flying colours despite minimal space. Perfect for small-scale UK beekeepers selling honey.

Rendering beeswax from hive debris into clean bars is labour-intensive but worth it for small-scale beekeepers. See my step-by-step process using fire pit, kitchen stove, and double boiler filtering, plus practical tips for safe melting, straining, and mould pouring using household items. Perfect for making candles and polishes from your wax harvest.