The Grapevine…

Here we have gathered information to help you with your garden farm, from advice pages on chicken topics along with beekeeping news and advice.  You will also find help sheets, useful links, frequently asked questions, and our latest news…

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Oct23 Has the World gone Conkers?

Is it just us who can’t step out the door without being hit on the head by a conker?  There...

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May23 Chicken Availability 5th May 2023

What an unpredictable year 2023 is turning out to be in the world of chickens!  After getting through the Covid-Chaos...

Beekeeping Help and Advice

Honey Cake

Our Honey Cake Recipe… We are often asked for the recipe for the honey cake served on our training courses,...

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Feb23 New Thorne’s Beekeeping Shop

After many years of selling an array of beekeeping supplies, hives and equipment sourced from (frustratingly too many) different suppliers,...

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Feb23 Free Local Deliveries Available

Running since the end of last year, our free delivery service for our most local customers is still proving popular,...

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Feb23 Saturday Opening from 4th March 2023

New Opening Hours: Saturday and Sunday 10am – 4pm At last, we can hear you shout! It may have been...

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Feb23 Locker Collections Now Available

Why not use our ‘locker collection’ service. Just order items on our website and select ‘locker collection’ at the checkout. ...

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Dec22 The Egg Shortage Vs. Bird Flu – UK2022

The Egg Shortage Vs. Bird Flu – UK 2022 So, where to start – how confusing it all seems to...

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Dec22 50% off all Beekeeping hives and equipment – one weekend only!

‘Out with the Old’ – 50% Beekeeping Sale To coincide with the opening of our new beekeeping shop we are...

Beekeeping Help and Advice

Nov22 Hive Record Card

Keeping records of how the bees are doing throughout the year is so important for their management.  Temperament, strength, health...

Beekeeping Help and Advice

Nov22 Helping pollinators in your garden

with the help of Amanda Millar and links to the Bumblebee Conservation Trust we have put together the following tips...

Poultry Keeping Help and Advice

Nov22 Poultry Fleas and Lice Prevention and Treatment

Chickens can be affected by both fleas and lice, the latter being more common and living directly on your birds...