March – Changing Seasons

March – Changing Seasons

Well i was wrong about ploughing under the full moon of March!  It’s so wet we’re still unsure if ploughing this month will be a good idea or not. With the equinox behind us and the clocks springing forward the season really feels like its changed. The...
Removing a Honey Bee Colony

Removing a Honey Bee Colony

Mark doesn’t take on a lot of bee cut outs… unless of course our own bees go rogue on us and start causing bother. Gladly though, he was talked into removing this whooper a few months back. The colony had set up camp in the sheltered living room wall cavity of an old...
Helping Out Tired Bumblebees

Helping Out Tired Bumblebees

In early spring, bumble bees are out foraging in weather that would keep honey bees in their hive.  The brave, fluffy queen bumbles need food to increase their bee colony, often found at the bottom of a hedge or underground in some rough grass.  If the weather turns...
Art at Filberts Barn

Art at Filberts Barn

Our resident artist Suzy Moger is once again bringing her paintings to Filberts Barn in Uploders. Suzy is a member of the Filberts team who, as well as designing our greetings card, works on production and packing. Dorset Art Weeks offers a great way to see Dorset and...
Dorset Beekeeping Courses For beginners

Dorset Beekeeping Courses For beginners

This year we’ll be launching a great new series of courses with Mark at Twinways Orchard. Ever thought you’d like to know more about beekeeping? Our half-day Taster Session will give you the chance to find out what beekeeping is all about. You will spend a relaxed day...

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