If you're after a completely free-to-enter garden to relax in and explore this summer, then Manchester's Ordsall Hall has it all — a gorgeous garden, a historic hall, and a lovely allotment. Everything at Ordsall is free to explore, making it a must-visit this season. Want to find out more? Our team took a tour this summer to show you what Salford's oldest building has to offer. The Gardens Ordsall Hall has lush sprawling grass to the front of the property… But to the back? This is where you can find their impressive time capsule garden. The rear garden is designed in a traditional Tudor style knot, similar to what would have been grown back then. Rose bushes stand out among carefully pruned hedging.
J. Parker's Staff Behind the Scenes - Jo on All Things Beekeeping
11.08.2023 - 09:45 / jparkers.co.uk
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at J. Parker's? We're giving you a glimpse of what our staff get up to when they're not in the office. This week, we've talked to Joanne (from Accounts) about her beekeeping hobby and her side business — honey! If you've been thinking of starting a new green hobby, then maybe Jo will give you the inspiration you need to dive in. What was it about beekeeping that got you started?
I got started in beekeeping when I was a carer for my husband. I rarely got to go out, so I wanted a hobby that didn’t take up too much time but would benefit me by being outdoors. I was introduced to a member of Mid Cheshire Beekeepers, and he took me with him to inspect his hives. He became my mentor and helped me get my own bees and that’s how I started the life of a beekeeper.
Do you have your own hive at home that you tend to?
I started with one hive and now have two in my garden and some on other sites and gardens. This year, I have 8 hives in total.
How often do you bee keep? Credit: Shutterstock
It depends on the weather and temperature, but I usually start from May/June onwards. It’s important during swarm season to check them weekly and to monitor for any new queen cells emerging so you can try to prevent a swarm from happening, as you could potentially lose your bees and honey.
Tell us about your honey side business!
The honey is a welcome bonus from my hobby. The first year I got very little as my colony was building up. Last year was a good year for honey, but this year has been poor due to the wet weather and the bees not being able to forage. Unfortunately, they have been consuming a lot of their honey stores to survive.
I sell my honey to friends and family, neighbours and
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