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Foraged Wild Garlic
Foraged Wild Garlic
Wild Garlic gathered in a Beeswax Wraps  Here at Oakdale Bees, we love a forage and always have our beeswax wraps to hand to collect and seal in the freshness.... Read more...
Naturally Brilliant
Naturally Brilliant
Beeswax has been used for centuries to protect and enhance wood, and its natural properties make it just as effective today. Creating a protective, water-resistant barrier, beeswax helps prevent cracking,... Read more...
10 interesting facts about Bees
10 interesting facts about Bees
Great Britain is home to more than 270 bee species, with honey bees representing just one of them. From solitary mason bees nesting in snail shells to wool carder bees... Read more...
The magic of Beeswax
The magic of Beeswax
Beeswax is an extraordinary natural material produced by honeybees from wax glands beneath their abdomen. Initially pure white, it deepens to a golden hue as it’s used to build and... Read more...
Sustainable Gardening
Sustainable Gardening
You’ve seen those beautiful gardens on TV or in magazines and always thought you couldn’t do that. Well, not only can you do it, but it doesn’t have to be... Read more...
Thinking of Keeping Bees?
Thinking of Keeping Bees?
Before becoming a beekeeper there are some sensible considerations such as; are you allergic or scared of bees, have you checked with neighbours, do you have the right space and... Read more...
A Spoonful of Natural Goodness
A Spoonful of Natural Goodness
Yorkshire Rhubarb is at its glorious best at the moment so we hope you like our little seasonal recipe with lashings of natural honey, orange and ginger which (according to... Read more...
A March on Bees
A March on Bees
As we emerge from lockdown and welcome the first warmth of spring, the bees are already hard at work. March is a challenging month in the apiary: queens begin laying,... Read more...
A review of Feb 2021 in the Beekeeping calander
A review of Feb 2021 in the Beekeeping calander
February marks a shift in the apiary, as queens begin laying more actively and bees venture out to forage on early flowers like snowdrops, crocus and hazel. With winter bees... Read more...
New product launch Beevitalise
New product launch Beevitalise
A new range of sustainable, all-natural polishes made from British beeswax and plant oils has been launched by Oakdale Bees.  Read more...
A Controversial Debate
A Controversial Debate
The question of whether honey and hive products can ever be accepted by vegans is a complex and deeply personal one. Veganism seeks to avoid exploitation of animals as far... Read more...
The Sustainable Struggle
The Sustainable Struggle
Sustainability can feel overwhelming, especially when social media makes it seem like you should transform your entire lifestyle overnight. But real change doesn’t happen instantly — our habits are deeply... Read more...
Bee Friendly Isolation
Bee Friendly Isolation
It’s been a week since the UK lockdown began, and life as we know it has suddenly paused. While these are uncertain times, there’s also hope and beauty all around—families... Read more...
Mindfulness With Bees
Mindfulness With Bees
Beekeeping can support mental health by encouraging mindfulness, which is the practice of being fully present and aware of one’s thoughts, feelings, and surroundings without judgment. Research shows mindfulness can... Read more...
Introduction - Organic Cotton Bee's Wax Wraps
Introduction - Organic Cotton Bee's Wax Wraps
Oakdale Bees sources its cotton wraps from two trusted suppliers. Their 100% cotton range comes from a northern family business, while their growing organic cotton range is supplied by A&A... Read more...