Bee farm goldendrops Nottingham

30/05/2026

At Goldendrops Apiary, every year, in addition to honey, we also collect bee pollen.

People familiar with beekeeping know exactly why it is so highly valued. But do you? Do you know why bees collect it and why people have been using it for centuries?

Write your answer in the comments. We’re curious to see how many people know the correct answer.

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22/05/2026

It’s such a lovely feeling when a robin greets me in the morning and comes back again in the evening to say goodbye 🧡🐦
He already knows that at Goldendrops Nottingham apiary there’s always something tasty waiting for him
This little visitor has become part of our daily routine. He flies in regularly, sits nearby, and patiently waits. Such a tiny bird, yet he can brighten the day more than a morning coffee ☕🌿
Moments like these remind us that nature is always close — we just need to slow down enough to notice it.

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22/05/2026

It’s such a lovely feeling when a robin greets me in the morning and comes back again in the evening to say goodbye 🧡🐦
He already knows that at Goldendrops Nottingham apiary there’s always something tasty waiting for him
This little visitor has become part of our daily routine. He flies in regularly, sits nearby, and patiently waits. Such a tiny bird, yet he can brighten the day more than a morning coffee ☕🌿
Moments like these remind us that nature is always close — we just need to slow down enough to notice it.

10/05/2026

🐝 When working with bees, there’s always a lack of a third hand, especially when you want to record something 😄

Now it’ll be a bit easier because I’ve got a holder that will keep my phone in place while I work in the apiary 📱
Maybe now I’ll finally manage to record more real videos from my work without all the struggling.

This time while moving queen cells into the incubator 🐝🔥

Anyone who works with bees knows it’s hard to do everything alone and still record at the same time 😅Bee farm

28/04/2026

Today while working with flower pollen, I had a pretty clever little helper 🐔
It just sat next to me and kept picking out wax moth larvae — more accurately than I did 😄
You try your best, and then nature steps in and does it better.
No chemicals, no fuss.
Didn’t expect that kind of help while working in the apiary.
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18/04/2026

🐝 First queen cells in the incubator
Today in our apiary we placed the first queen cells in the incubator. This marks the start of the queen rearing season and the beginning of an intensive work period. The next batch will go in 3 days, and after that we follow a consistent routine: regularity, precision, and control at every stage.
Queen rearing requires experience and patience. The quality of this process directly affects colony strength and the overall performance of the apiary during the season.
Now we wait for successful emergence and strong, healthy queen bees.

10/04/2026

We’re starting our annual Buckfast queen bee breeding 🐝

At Bee Farm Goldendrops Nottingham, the new season is officially underway. Tomorrow we begin the first larval grafting, and today is all about final preparations – setting wax cups ready for queen rearing.

The weather is on our side – sunshine, calm conditions, and steady work in the apiary. A good start to building strong, productive colonies for the season ahead.

Buckfast queen breeding remains a key part of modern beekeeping, supporting performance, temperament, and colony health.

07/04/2026

🌼🐝 Beekeeping Season 2026 is About to Begin! 🇬🇧
The weather is finally settling, our bee colonies are strong, and everything is pointing towards a great start. In about a week, we’ll be launching our queen rearing programme for 2026.
If you’ve been thinking about improving your apiary, raising your own queens, or simply deepening your beekeeping knowledge — now is the perfect time to get involved.
📅 Beekeeping Course – 26th April 2026
📍 Nottingham (NG13 8PG)
Join us and learn practical, proven methods used in modern UK beekeeping.
🌐 Register here: https://goldendrops.co.uk/19-beekeeping-course
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced beekeeper, this course will help you: ✔️ Understand colony development
✔️ Learn queen rearing techniques
✔️ Improve hive productivity
✔️ Prepare for the main season
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out!

14/03/2026

Looking for pure, natural honey in the UK? At Goldendrops from Nottingham, we care for our bees with passion – and every jar captures the real taste of nature.
🌿 What we offer:
🍯 Raw Honey – various natural varieties harvested from our Nottinghamshire apiaries
🌼 Bee Pollen – nutrient-rich and naturally collected by our bees
🌿 Propolis – a traditional natural product valued for its protective properties
🍯 Bee Bread (Perga) – fermented pollen, highly valued in natural nutrition
🕯️ Natural Beeswax Candles – eco-friendly with a warm, natural scent
🐝 Beekeeping & Apiary Experiences:
🌿 Beekeeping courses – learn how to start and manage your own hive
🏡 Apiary visits – discover the fascinating world of bees (May–August, individuals & groups)
👑 Buckfast bee nucleus colonies (nucs) with Buckfast queens available for beekeepers
✔ Raw & unprocessed
✔ Local Nottinghamshire beekeeping
✔ Small-batch artisan production
📍 Collection in Nottingham
🚚 UK-wide delivery available
🛒 Order online: www.goldendrops.co.uk
💛 Goldendrops from Nottingham – honey as natural as the bees made it.

07/03/2026

🏆 We’re happy to share that our bee farm has once again been awarded Winner of the Business Elite Awards 2026 – thanks to your votes!
This honour motivates us to keep growing and maintaining the highest standards in producing natural honey and bee products.
💛 Thank you for your trust and support!
More information
:https://smenews.digital/winners/goldendrops-bee-farm-2/

Goldendrops Bee Farm is one of the 2024 winners of Midlands Enterprise Awards.