Protecting Pollinators & Caring for our Bees with Ian & Clare Nichols, Epping Good Honey - Episode 73

We’re all becoming well aware of the huge impact that bees and other lovely pollinators have on our planet, which is wonderful news for local beekeepers & artisan honey producers like Epping Good Honey.Ian & Clare Nichols’ passion for all bee species spills out into all they do, and they join Arthur to share how small changes like growing herbs or providing water for bees gives a great lease of life to our ecosystem.In this episode, discover:Why, and how, beehive numbers fluctuate with seasonsThe importance of buying from & supporting local producersHow we can all help fill the ‘June Gap’ a critical month for supporting beesThe National Bee Unit’s fantastic work tracking information for beekeepersHerbs and flowers that are fantastic for the bee populationPhoto Credit: Joe Woodhouse Epping Good Honeyhttp://www.eppinggoodhoney.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/eppinggoodhoney/https://twitter.com/eppinggoodhoneyOrder Sarah’s book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJczOrder Arthur’s book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7HView all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/3f2DFiHSee our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-eventsGet in touch: [email protected] on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest