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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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...