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As the June evenings and weekends stretch out, it is the perfect time to elevate your home bar. Incorporating a touch of quality honey into your mixology is a brilliant way to add depth, balance sharp citruses, and round out complex drinks. We have mapped out a five-star selection of

We get asked the same question every spring: Does honey really help with hay fever? It’s a fair question. If you ask my grandmother, the answer is Yes! Grandmas know best. Right? Let’s check the research. Why People Think Honey Helps Simply put, raw, local honey contains trace amounts of

If you’ve been to either of our shops, you might have had the pleasure of meeting Jackson. And as good as he is at enticing you to fill your bag with honey, rest assured it’s not an empty recommendation, as he tends to add a jar or two to his

What to plant, when to plant it, and why it matters — especially in Scotland. You don’t need a large garden, an allotment, or any special knowledge to make a real difference for bees. A window box, a patio pot, or a neglected corner of lawn can become a vital

How did Mothering Sunday grow slowly from ancient seasonal traditions? If we look back beyond Britain’s church calendar, we find that this time of year has long been tied to renewal and maternal symbolism. In ancient Greece and Rome, spring festivals honoured maternal figures as life-givers: symbols of protection, fertility,