Joel's Apiaries

Joel's Apiaries London beekeeper to 2 apairies, one in my Thamesmead home garden, another at farm near Plumstead and Welling

Last weekend we harvested a small crop of honey this spring 2026. The bees in the apiaries have been gathering nectar fr...
19/06/2026

Last weekend we harvested a small crop of honey this spring 2026.

The bees in the apiaries have been gathering nectar from early spring blooms, and the result is a light, floral honey with all the freshness that makes spring harvests rewarding.

There’s something incredibly satisfying about seeing a fully capped frame, carefully removing the wax seals, and spinning out the liquid gold. Every jar represents thousands of foraging trips, healthy colonies, and the arrival of warmer days.

🌸 Spring Harvest 2026
🐝 Locally produced, raw honey
🍯 Fresh from the hive to the jar

Come see us at the Plumstead Community Market this Saturday for your local honey.
18/06/2026

Come see us at the Plumstead Community Market this Saturday for your local honey.

Happy ! 🐝💛With warmer weather in the forecast, our local pollinators will be busier than ever, including the bees at Jo...
20/05/2026

Happy ! 🐝💛

With warmer weather in the forecast, our local pollinators will be busier than ever, including the bees at Joel's Apiaries.

You don’t need a hive of your own to make a difference! Here are 3 easy ways you can help bees right from your backyard, balcony, or garden:

1️⃣ Plant native flowers – Give them a diverse, nutritious buffet to forage from.

2️⃣ Leave the weeds – Dandelions and clover are vital early-season foods for bees.

3️⃣ Provide a water station – A shallow dish with pebbles gives them a safe place to land and sip.

Celebrating World Bee Day today on 20th May, let’s show some love to the hardest workers on Earth today! 🌎🌻

08/05/2026

A bee swarm is a natural, temporary, and typically non-aggressive cluster of thousands of honey bees, often shaped like a rugby ball, searching for a new home. Stay calm, keep away and contact your local beekeeper.

If you come across a bee swarm in Royal Borough of Gree, feel free to contact me.

20/04/2026

Beekeeper’s work never stops. 🐝✨

This evening’s job: extracting beeswax from old frames. It has to be done after dark, because bees don’t forage in the dark and won’t be drawn to the molten wax and get stuck.

The beeswax from old frames is too valuable to waste. We reuse it in a range of our bee products, giving it a new purpose and making the most of everything the hive provides.

First hive inspection of early spring 🐝A quick check on brood pattern, stores, and colony health after winter. Every tim...
10/04/2026

First hive inspection of early spring 🐝

A quick check on brood pattern, stores, and colony health after winter. Every time I open a hive, I am reminded how incredible bees are—organized, resilient, and already getting ready for the season ahead.

Off to a strong start.

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