You have come a long way since you first set up your bees! I admire the way you decided you were interested in beekeeping and have put so much effort and time to learn how to care for the bees.
Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement! Beekeeping has been such a rewarding journey; they are really fascinating to work with and observe. Wishing you a wonderful week ahead, and thank you for watching!
I absolutely loved this video Catherine! It's so fascinating and how you explain why you're doing what you're doing is so helpful. Will I ever have bees? Probably not. Will I always watch your bee (and all other) content? 100% I will. Great job!!
good morning dear Catherine.....................you are an extraordinary woman......full of energy ,happiness and peace..............I am a woman of 65 and I will be proud if I had such a grandchild...........................Blessings and Greetings from Daggy,Kiel,Germany☘☘☘
Good morning, Daggy! Your message truly warmed my heart-thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words. It means the world to me! Sending you blessings and warm greetings back to beautiful Kiel, Germany. Wishing you a wonderful week ahead! ☘💛
It fills my heart watching you and your beautiful bees. You make it educational and also such an adventure. It is incredibly rewarding being a beekeeper, nurturing and safeguarding the bees, and keeping one of the oldest professions alive. Thank you for the joy you bring ❤️
Lovely upload, I try and encourage bees with as many flowers as the slugs will allow, unfortunately my frogs are being lax in slug control duties. I bought a wormery last summer, and they've started procreating, so please they are happy and over the moon that I'll have gardeners gold soon. Have a great week Catherine and everyone. Ally X
@@DaintyDiaries Not going to lie, my sister laughed when I told her as she has memories of me having worms as pets when I was very young. It would be a fabulous thing for your nephew to have, but then I'm biased. lolol.
That's so interesting, I wanted to get a hive year's ago and regretted I didn't. I thinks is amazing that you are a bee keeper, if the bee's die they're taking us with them. So very well done Catherine 👏👏👏
Thank you so much for your kind words! It’s been such a journey, and I’m so glad to share it with you. I truly appreciate your support-wishing you a fantastic week ahead! ❤🐝
It was nice to see this all at once. I live in the part of the United States that got a nasty snow/ ice storm this past weekend. All of the lovely footage brought a smile to my face! And Spring vibes all throughout.
Hi Catherine. I've been watching your channel a few years now. You've braved through a lot but still promote a positive outlook. Look after yourself. I found this video so interesting. Loved it.
You never fail to impress with your motivation & capabilities. It's so wonderful what you're doing for the bees. I love attracting the bees in my garden with a huge selection of flowers. As a child, I was always afraid of the buzzing sound near me. I now enjoy watching them. It's fascinating watching how you take care of them. Thank you ❤x
bees are so fascinating! what fun! I am sure that they are quite a bit of work! Are they soothing to you? Do feel peaceful around them? It seems like you are from my side of the camera! Thanks so much for sharing with us your year in your life! xoxo
Once I am in my bee suit, then yes I find them relaxing to work with, even though the hive is chaos inside, its organised chaos, I learn so much from them x
Catherine you have become a Proper Beekeeper. Catching a swarm and keeping it during rainy cold weather. Cold rainy days in the big hive they were inside watching TH-cam. lol Hungry bees. Next year you may have 4 hives? Alright that's they way you do it. Enjoyed the video thank you. Have a great week.
Thank you so much! "Proper Beekeeper" has a nice ring to it-I'll take it! 😄 I had to chuckle at the thought of the bees watching TH-cam on a rainy day. Depending on how they survive Winter, I may have 4. I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. Wishing you a fantastic week ahead, and thank you for watching!
Thank you so much! Bees really are incredible, and it’s wonderful that you’re growing plants to help them-they’ll definitely appreciate it! Every little bit makes such a big difference. Wishing you a lovely week ahead, and thanks for watching! 😍🐝🌸
Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed the compilation-it’s lovely to share the full story of a year in one video when I can. Wishing you a very happy 2025 as well! Have a wonderful week ahead, and thank you for watching! 🌟
I have a gentlman who keeps 56 hives on my land for the summmer. Next year he is going to let me help him, and learn how to manage all things with beekeeping. Seems like you have learned fast.
That sounds like such an incredible opportunity-56 hives is impressive! You’re going to learn so much, and I’m sure it’ll be such a rewarding experience. Beekeeping is a wonderful journey, and there’s always something new to discover. Best of luck with it, and thank you for watching! Wishing you a fantastic week ahead!
Hello dear girl! What a huge amount and very varied things you have accomplished throughout the year! You never fail to enlighten my life I thank you whole heartedly for that. Whilst I’m not one for bee keeping, I hope you’re collecting jam jars to contain the honey you will have at some point! Ooo think of all the beeswax you’ll have too for candle making! ( Or is that not a likelihood?). Think of you often ‘girl’. Much love as always ❤️
I have never had anyone explain beekeeping to me like this before and was fascinated! My sister actually keeps bees and sells honey in CA, but I never thought to see what she actually does. 😜 Blessings to you and your bees! ❤
I’m so glad you found it fascinating! How amazing that your sister keeps bees too and sells honey -that sounds like a wonderful venture! Wishing blessings to you both and your bees! ❤🐝 Take care and thank you for watching!
Loved watching your Bee 🐝 Keeping journey all over again, I heard loud and clear, Italian Bees don’t like British weather, and can be fiery & aggressive 😂 really looking forward to spring and greater activity in the hives. Maybe some Bug 🐜 🐛 🐞 houses would be good, or hedgehog 🦔 residences ? Suze. 🤗🐝x
I watched some of these clips prior to this video, but still very interesting to watch again. For us that know absolutely NOTHING about bees and bee hives, when you open them up again Catherine can you explain what we are looking at in the cells etc. I know you are still learning, but believe me compared to me you are an expert. Looking forward to further updates. 🐝
You're so cute and funny. 😂did you say you're not going parade around in your bee suit so your neighbor's can see? But you're on youtube.😂 everyone can see you.
Hello 👋 Lovely video! Great to hear you promoting NIHBS too! Best of luck on your beekeeping journey, hope the bees are doing well this winter. I was curious, what is the paint you're using at 4:51 ? It looks like a beehive specific paint, I'd love to try it out. Thanks :)
@DaintyDiaries Thanks for the reply. Looking forward to seeing how your bees are in Spring. I've been keeping bees for 5 years and will be doing videos of each inspection this summer.
Lovely and calming video never thought I would enjoy a video about beekeeping 😍 can you tell me where the pink blossom water bowl /bird drinking station is from?😊
Hey! Yes, when I was learning we were told to keep a hive record for each hive, and we check for cells/temperment/food etc each week until the next inspection x
So interesting! Do you worry about squishing bees when handling the hive? I’m sure they move but for some reason it gives me anxiety watching 😂😂😂😂. Love your channel ❤
There's lots of nettles behind the hives which is great for butterflies, but im going to plant a few foxgloves for height and colour, and maybe some native yarrow too x
Wow I’m super impressed. Catherine, can I ask your advice please. I looked through your book but didn’t find an answer. I’m about to paint my bedroom furniture in satin paint (I don’t like the chalk effect and waxed finish). Will I still need to apply polycrylic for durability. I hope not, I would like to think satin will provide that. Thank you if you are able to advise xx
I am terrified of bees. Well, all bugs. So I'm watching all your bees flying around and it looks like they fly off the screen edge. I caught myself looking in the room for the bee.😂🤣 I forgot I was watching TH-cam. 😂
Haha, I totally get that! It's funny how easy it is to forget you’re watching a video when those bees seem so real! 😄 Don’t worry, no bees in the room-just on screen! 😂 Wishing you a great week ahead! 🐝😊
If you’d like to see a year in the cottage garden click here th-cam.com/video/By4vfuJiRzM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=LWh0-7RiRsk0OjxC
Hi. I just want to say that I think it’s wonderful that you are doing this for the bees 💕💕. We all need bees 🐝. Thank you 😊
😊 we thanks, they really are fascinating creatures
You have come a long way since you first set up your bees! I admire the way you decided you were interested in beekeeping and have put so much effort and time to learn how to care for the bees.
Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement! Beekeeping has been such a rewarding journey; they are really fascinating to work with and observe. Wishing you a wonderful week ahead, and thank you for watching!
I absolutely loved this video Catherine! It's so fascinating and how you explain why you're doing what you're doing is so helpful. Will I ever have bees? Probably not. Will I always watch your bee (and all other) content? 100% I will. Great job!!
Aww I’m so glad to hear that you enjoy it ❤️🐝 I can’t wait to share more bee content too!
good morning dear Catherine.....................you are an extraordinary woman......full of energy ,happiness and peace..............I am a woman of 65 and I will be proud if I had such a grandchild...........................Blessings and Greetings from Daggy,Kiel,Germany☘☘☘
Good morning, Daggy! Your message truly warmed my heart-thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words. It means the world to me! Sending you blessings and warm greetings back to beautiful Kiel, Germany. Wishing you a wonderful week ahead! ☘💛
It fills my heart watching you and your beautiful bees. You make it educational and also such an adventure. It is incredibly rewarding being a beekeeper, nurturing and safeguarding the bees, and keeping one of the oldest professions alive. Thank you for the joy you bring ❤️
The most rewarding ❤️🐝 thanks for the support and for stopping by xx
Lovely upload, I try and encourage bees with as many flowers as the slugs will allow, unfortunately my frogs are being lax in slug control duties. I bought a wormery last summer, and they've started procreating, so please they are happy and over the moon that I'll have gardeners gold soon. Have a great week Catherine and everyone. Ally X
Oooh a wormery! My nephew would love that!
@@DaintyDiaries Not going to lie, my sister laughed when I told her as she has memories of me having worms as pets when I was very young. It would be a fabulous thing for your nephew to have, but then I'm biased. lolol.
That's so interesting, I wanted to get a hive year's ago and regretted I didn't. I thinks is amazing that you are a bee keeper, if the bee's die they're taking us with them. So very well done Catherine 👏👏👏
I hope you can still get your hive down the line ❤️🐝
I love the bee content, Catherine. It's a truly fascinating and noble thing you're doing for the bees/ our planet!
Gosh, you’ve come so far with your bee keeping❤ I’m still in awe of this . Keep up the phenomenal work. ❤
Thank you so much for your kind words! It’s been such a journey, and I’m so glad to share it with you. I truly appreciate your support-wishing you a fantastic week ahead! ❤🐝
It was nice to see this all at once. I live in the part of the United States that got a nasty snow/ ice storm this past weekend. All of the lovely footage brought a smile to my face! And Spring vibes all throughout.
Wonderful to watch those videos again. And you are wonderful as well. Thank you for the bees.
Hi Catherine. I've been watching your channel a few years now. You've braved through a lot but still promote a positive outlook. Look after yourself. I found this video so interesting. Loved it.
My sister keeps bees and she also takes classes and goes to meetings. I it seems like a very important thing to do.
Thank you for sticking with me over the years and for your thoughtful message! I’m so glad you enjoyed this one-wishing you a lovely week ahead x
I love that, we also have monthly association meet ups and days out x
You never fail to impress with your motivation & capabilities. It's so wonderful what you're doing for the bees. I love attracting the bees in my garden with a huge selection of flowers. As a child, I was always afraid of the buzzing sound near me. I now enjoy watching them. It's fascinating watching how you take care of them. Thank you ❤x
Those bees are very lucky to be in your care....Happy New Year ❤
Thank you so much-that means a lot to me! The bees are such a joy to care for. Wishing you a very Happy New Year as well! ❤🐝
Catherine this is so interesting, please keep us posted. 😊
Catherine I’ve been so looking forward to this bee content, I’m fascinated and this was brilliant, keep it coming ❤️
That was a very successful start to your bee keeping career, Catherine. Bees are a lot of work!
So much work but so interesting 😊
Brave lady! Love that you are caring for your native pollinators. ❤
bees are so fascinating! what fun! I am sure that they are quite a bit of work! Are they soothing to you? Do feel peaceful around them? It seems like you are from my side of the camera! Thanks so much for sharing with us your year in your life! xoxo
Once I am in my bee suit, then yes I find them relaxing to work with, even though the hive is chaos inside, its organised chaos, I learn so much from them x
Catherine you have become a Proper Beekeeper. Catching a swarm and keeping it during rainy cold weather. Cold rainy days in the big hive they were inside watching TH-cam. lol
Hungry bees. Next year you may have 4 hives? Alright that's they way you do it. Enjoyed the video thank you. Have a great week.
Thank you so much! "Proper Beekeeper" has a nice ring to it-I'll take it! 😄 I had to chuckle at the thought of the bees watching TH-cam on a rainy day. Depending on how they survive Winter, I may have 4. I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. Wishing you a fantastic week ahead, and thank you for watching!
@@DaintyDiaries Thanks to you for all your videos. Now get Nanny S powder room tiled. I know it will be beautiful.
@@donnamullins2089 😅 keep an eye on Thursdays video
Absolutely fascinating, i loved watching them all coming and going to the hive🐝. Such an interesting video, Thankyou 🌸
Glad you enjoyed it! Have a great week ahead x
Well done Catherine 👏..hopefully you get loads of honey this year..all that hard work, those bee's owe you 😂😂
haha, a few jars would be nice!
This is so interesting! Will love to see more of your beekeeping adventures
🥰 hopefully I get some honey this year
The nature nook sounds so romantic, I want to have bees as well, you are giving me courage. Xxx
That gives me joy to hear definitely reach out to local beekeepers or associations for beginner classes x
Happy Nollaig Na mBan ,. Enjoy your bee videos,. Thanks for sharing this with us 💐🎄☘️☘️
Thanks Sarah ❤️😊 thanks for stopping by xx
What a amazing thing to do. Love learning more about bees. I like to grow plants to help bees. They are so important for everyone. Thank you 😍😍
Thank you so much! Bees really are incredible, and it’s wonderful that you’re growing plants to help them-they’ll definitely appreciate it! Every little bit makes such a big difference. Wishing you a lovely week ahead, and thanks for watching! 😍🐝🌸
Very interesting! I could listen to you talk all day! 🐝🌸🐝🌼🐝
Thank you so much-that’s such a lovely thing to say! I’m glad you found it interesting. Wishing you a wonderful week ahead! 🐝🌸🌼🐝
How wonderful to be able to learn such a valuable and useful skill! It must be wonderful to be to see all the bees so close up doing their job!
They’re so fascinating to watch and learn from
Love this compilation. It is nice to see the full year on one topic sometimes. It conveys a complete story. Happy 2025!
Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed the compilation-it’s lovely to share the full story of a year in one video when I can. Wishing you a very happy 2025 as well! Have a wonderful week ahead, and thank you for watching! 🌟
I have a gentlman who keeps 56 hives on my land for the summmer. Next year he is going to let me help him, and learn how to manage all things with beekeeping. Seems like you have learned fast.
That sounds like such an incredible opportunity-56 hives is impressive! You’re going to learn so much, and I’m sure it’ll be such a rewarding experience. Beekeeping is a wonderful journey, and there’s always something new to discover. Best of luck with it, and thank you for watching! Wishing you a fantastic week ahead!
Loved this vlog. So, so interesting. We have Cornish bees - black and gold
That's really interesting, thank you, Catherine. Good luck with both the hives - or as many as you end up with, if you split them - this year!
Thank you! I will be doing well if I spilt them, Im praying they survive the Winter x
So interesting to watch❤🐝
Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! ❤🐝 Wishing you a wonderful week ahead!
Hello dear girl! What a huge amount and very varied things you have accomplished throughout the year! You never fail to enlighten my life I thank you whole heartedly for that. Whilst I’m not one for bee keeping, I hope you’re collecting jam jars to contain the honey you will have at some point! Ooo think of all the beeswax you’ll have too for candle making! ( Or is that not a likelihood?). Think of you often ‘girl’. Much love as always ❤️
I certainly can’t wait for the honey 😍🐝 thanks for the kind words and for stopping by!
I have never had anyone explain beekeeping to me like this before and was fascinated! My sister actually keeps bees and sells honey in CA, but I never thought to see what she actually does. 😜 Blessings to you and your bees! ❤
I’m so glad you found it fascinating! How amazing that your sister keeps bees too and sells honey -that sounds like a wonderful venture! Wishing blessings to you both and your bees! ❤🐝 Take care and thank you for watching!
This was a great video. I might have missed some this year as I didn't remember the second hive. And that guitar music you've chosen is beautiful!
Aw thanks for watching, I have some of the beekeeping bits mixed into the into the cottage garden videos, so you may have missed some x
I love bee's ❤️
Me too 😊
Well you're gonna need a moon gate arbor in the nature nook, of course ❤
Loved watching your Bee 🐝 Keeping journey all over again, I heard loud and clear, Italian Bees don’t like British weather, and can be fiery & aggressive 😂 really looking forward to spring and greater activity in the hives. Maybe some Bug 🐜 🐛 🐞 houses would be good, or hedgehog 🦔 residences ? Suze. 🤗🐝x
haha, I kinda feel like an Italian bee, I currently do not like our weather! 🐝
Omgggggg ive loved this so much ❤
Thank you! I’m so happy you loved it! ❤ Wishing you a fantastic week ahead! 🐝🌸
Hi it was good to see the bees over the 12 months. You certainly very knowledgeable on bees now thanks forsharing xxx
🥰 I’m glad you found it interesting
I watched some of these clips prior to this video, but still very interesting to watch again. For us that know absolutely NOTHING about bees and bee hives, when you open them up again Catherine can you explain what we are looking at in the cells etc. I know you are still learning, but believe me compared to me you are an expert. Looking forward to further updates. 🐝
I’m still learning but we’re all on the journey together and it’s been the best sharing ❤️
Lovely video. Thanks ! ❤️
Omg you are so brave 😊I’m so afraid of bees 🐝 thanks so much for sharing 😊
Good video 🐝🍯
You're so cute and funny. 😂did you say you're not going parade around in your bee suit so your neighbor's can see? But you're on youtube.😂 everyone can see you.
😂😂😂 yea but that’s different, they see me through their phone, not walking around in the wild in my bee suit
😂😂🤣😂❤️@@DaintyDiaries
Hi Catherine, so interesting, glad they are doing well.
Thanks Jo ❤
❤❤❤❤❤ love it
Hello 👋 Lovely video! Great to hear you promoting NIHBS too! Best of luck on your beekeeping journey, hope the bees are doing well this winter.
I was curious, what is the paint you're using at 4:51 ? It looks like a beehive specific paint, I'd love to try it out. Thanks :)
Aw thank you ❤ I’m hoping they survive the winter 🙏🏼 I got that hive paint off Dingle Beekeeping Supplies, it’s a French brand I think.
@DaintyDiaries Thanks for the reply. Looking forward to seeing how your bees are in Spring. I've been keeping bees for 5 years and will be doing videos of each inspection this summer.
Lovely and calming video never thought I would enjoy a video about beekeeping 😍 can you tell me where the pink blossom water bowl /bird drinking station is from?😊
hey 🥰 those water bowls are from The Orchard garden centre ❤️
@DaintyDiaries thank you!!!
Fascinating! Do you take notes / photos or anything for each inspection?
Hey! Yes, when I was learning we were told to keep a hive record for each hive, and we check for cells/temperment/food etc each week until the next inspection x
@DaintyDiaries Awesome. All sounds really cool may need to take a look at that group!!
@ I’m with the fingal beekeepers group but there is loads of local groups, you can search on the FIBKA website
I'm loving those little ladies in their stylin' pollen pants 😊
haha, pollen pants! how cute!
Hmm… I may want some bees now.great video
Looking forwarrd to yojr honey harvest videos in the future, good luck wishing you the least amount of stings and bee illnesses etc etc
More to come 🐝🍯
So interesting! Do you worry about squishing bees when handling the hive? I’m sure they move but for some reason it gives me anxiety watching 😂😂😂😂. Love your channel ❤
Yes absolutely! You’ve to worth quick but sadly, it’s inevitable to squish a few in the beginning, work quick and use the smoker ☺️
Have not watched your channel since the beginning of last year.
Hope you are doing well, you look so different.
Welcome back! There’s a whole year of videos to catch up on 🥰 I hope you’ve been keeping well.
❤️❤️❤️👏
You could plant wildflowers in your Nature Nock!
There's lots of nettles behind the hives which is great for butterflies, but im going to plant a few foxgloves for height and colour, and maybe some native yarrow too x
Wow I’m super impressed. Catherine, can I ask your advice please. I looked through your book but didn’t find an answer. I’m about to paint my bedroom furniture in satin paint (I don’t like the chalk effect and waxed finish). Will I still need to apply polycrylic for durability. I hope not, I would like to think satin will provide that. Thank you if you are able to advise xx
Hey! You are correct, satin/eggshell/gloss are all self sealing and require no varnish or topcoat to seal x
Best of luck with your bedroom project!X
@ bless you, I knew you would have the answer. Thank you. P.s I’m now doing panelling after watching your videos since. It’s going to be beautiful x❤️
Could you please link the paintbrush you used to paint your hive?
amzn.to/4h4L4LQ x
🐝🐝🐝🌻🌻🌻
♥️♥️♥️
Be a bit spooky when you knock on the hive and they knock back 😂
haha!
Wishing you all the best for 2025!❤
Same to you! Thanks for watching x
❤️🐝❤️
❤👍🏻👍🏻
I am terrified of bees. Well, all bugs. So I'm watching all your bees flying around and it looks like they fly off the screen edge. I caught myself looking in the room for the bee.😂🤣 I forgot I was watching TH-cam. 😂
Haha, I totally get that! It's funny how easy it is to forget you’re watching a video when those bees seem so real! 😄 Don’t worry, no bees in the room-just on screen! 😂 Wishing you a great week ahead! 🐝😊
😳😮
❤❤❤❤❤