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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