Another straight forward inspection was carried out today; things are looking good all round and we have added an additional super to each hive. The sainfoin is flowering amazingly well and is absolutely full of bees; not just honeybees but many different species, which is quite a sight to ...

We’re delighted and excited to announce that Cotswold Seeds will be taking in part in the Grassland & Muck Event next year. The leading event for grass, forage and muck, it takes place on 24 and 25 May at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire, where we’ll be showcasing seed mixtures for ...

Today's visit to the bees was thankfully quite straightforward, thanks to both hives and their queens being healthy and performing well. One noticeable point during today's inspection was the large amount of colourful pollen present. Some of the brood frames were almost completely covered in pollen ...

Our diverse mixtures and herbal leys have become increasingly popular over the past year. The autumn planting window for pure grass stretches until the end of September or even into October, depending on the weather. But any mixes containing legumes, like clovers, really need to be ...

The topsy turvy weather has meant that the harvest has been difficult and delayed for many this year, and it’s literally been a case of making hay while the sun shines. But we’re now entering the narrow planting window for autumn sown crops and our warehouse is ...