You will probably already have seen reports that our bees are in trouble and although I can't bear to think of the possible extinction of any of the 250 or so species, it is clear that honey bees , in particular, are facing a deadly threat.

One in three bee hives are reported to have been killed off last winter and it is predicted that there will be no english honey for sale in our supermarkets by Christmas.

Bee keepers agree that disease, wet summers and loss of habitat are major causes but they also agree that there is much we can all do to help.

Growing nectar rich plants and flowers in our gardens is obviously important but there are lots of other practical things you can do to improve the habitat and you might also like to consider the use of a "bee nest" ?

For more information,click here.

The British Beekeepers Association are keeping a close eye on the situation and you can keep in touch via their website, www.britishbee.org.uk

              Best Wishes, 

                                      David

ps. 

I don't want this letter to be full of doom and gloom but you may have noticed how poor our 'conker' trees look this year and if you would like to find out why, click here.