Resources

 We are beginning to place resources in this section that have been useful in developing our understanding. We hope you find them useful and would welcome sugggestions for further references.

The Biofertiliser Manual (1st Edition) - Juanfran Lopez

Chaboussou's Theory of Trophobiosis

Soil Testing using the Reams method

Soil Mineral balancing  - Albrecht Method

 

  • Introduction to Skep Beekeeping Course

    9th August 2020 run by Bees for Develpoment at Ragmans Lane Farm

    Time: 9.30am - 4pm

    Learn why, where and how it might be done.

    A concise, one day course on the art of skep beekeeping. Participants will learn about the history of skeps, referencing some of the old master skeppists, their varying styles of skeps and systems of management.

    The course will include hands-on sessions with artefacts and tools and techniques. Mysteries will be be revealed concerning different shelters, floors and stands; spleets, snecks and garts; bennets, laps and litches and more. We will discuss best practice, harvest and health, enjoying indoor theory and outdoor practical sessions within the beautiful setting of Ragmans Lane Farm.

    For further information and to book a space please CLICK HERE

     

     


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