Author Archives: Lindylou

About Lindylou

I try to worthy of my bees. I do my best to treat them as the fantastic creatures that I think they are. I delight in them and worry about them. I work hard at learning to let well alone. Trusting the bees to know what is best for them.... Mortifying but also rewarding

Chemicaliën routinematig toegepast op Koolzaad

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Lindylou

Al jaar en dag is het de gewoonte onder veel imkers hun bijen te brengen naar de rijkbloeiende koolzaad velden in ons mooie provincie. Maar weten wij (imkers) hoeveel chemicaliën routinematig toegepast worden op een akker met koolzaad? Volgens Dave Goulson, … Continue reading →

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Relief – Opluchting

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Lindylou

/> As you hopefully can see, I have seen bees from my three hives alive and well. Sunday morning March 8th I drove to the nature reserve Reiderwolde, 20 minutes from my home. I knew I wouldn’t have long for … Continue reading →

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Talking about natural beekeeping

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Lindylou

In April I hope to give a presentation about natural beekeeping. For me a challenge, it will be the first time for me to talk about looking after my bees to an audience. I know I can talk till the … Continue reading →

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Helemaal nieuw

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Lindylou

Hier dan ons eerste blog post. Ik hoop dat we, met z’n allen, er veel gebruik van zullen maken Wij hebben natuurlijk veel aan elkaar te vertellen over onze donkere bijen. Uitwisselen met anderen is misschien ook wel leuk via … Continue reading →

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