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UK Beekeeper's Calendar

A comprehensive seasonal guide for beekeepers in the UK, tracking key tasks, colony state, and available forage throughout the year. Based on the British Beekeeping Association's yearly work guidelines.

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Based on A YEAR´S WORK - Z REVISION TOPIC 1.14

January

SnowdropWinter jasmineMahonia

February

HazelSnowdropCrocusSalix (Willow)Winter jasmineMahonia

March

HazelSnowdropCrocusWillowPearsPlumsMahonia

April

Oil seed rapeCherryRibesHawthornHorse chestnutApplesDandelionMahonia

May

Oil seed rapeCherryRibesHorse chestnutHollyDead nettleCotoneasterApplesDandelionMahoniaSycamoreField beanRaspberry

June

White cloverLimeField beansDead nettleRagwortSunflowerBlackberryHollyDandelionPrivetOil seed rape (late)Phacelia

July

White cloverBlackberryDandelionDead nettleLavenderField beansPrivetMichaelmas daisiesRosebay willow herb

August

Red cloverBlackberryMichaelmas daisiesDandelionDead nettleLavenderPrivetRagwortRosebay willow herbHimalayan balsam

September

Late rosebayLate EricaLing heatherMichaelmas daisiesHimalayan balsamIvy

October

Ivy

November

Ivy

December

Winter jasmineMahonia