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Notes from the Apiary Ep2 — Feeling Super

A calm, seasonal look inside the hive as summer unfolds — brood is building, honey is flowing, and the bees are hard at work.

Jun 13 •

13:56

Drifting into June — a catch-up from the boat, the allotment, and the soft beginnings of summer

A gentle round-up of what we’ve been growing, cooking, and noticing as the season shifts.

Jun 4 •

May 2025

Notes from the Apiary: Welcome to Our New Beekeeping Series

A quiet peek inside the hive, as the seasons turn and the bees get to work. Follow our beekeeping journey and seasonal updates on Substack

May 28 •

4:03

There's nothing more special than Asparagus

A gentle reflection on asparagus season from our narrowboat kitchen, with two delicious springtime recipes to make the most of this fleeting season…

May 17 •

Sunshine, swarms and strawberry-filled wellies

A spring ramble from the towpath — golden evenings, buzzing hives, and a bit of exciting news from our floating home.

May 8 •

My Love Affair with Wild Garlic (And 24 Ways to Cook It)

How this fleeting spring ingredient connects me to place, memory, and the rhythm of the seasons—plus two dozen recipes to make the most of it in the…

May 1 •

March 2025

The Simple Joy of a Deep Spring Clean

Spring is the perfect time to refresh your space! Discover easy, non-toxic cleaning recipes using simple ingredients like vinegar, citric acid, and…

Mar 28 •

A Nourishing Bowl of Super Green Pasta

Savor the flavors of spring with this easy, one-pan pasta recipe featuring vibrant cavolo nero, ricotta, and garlic. Perfect for a wholesome, seasonal…

Mar 11 •

Making the Most of a Slow Weekend in our Little Floating Home

Plus, we have a new video for you to watch

Mar 9 •

How much can we grow in our tiny garden?

It's been a week of planning and prepping at the veg patch

Mar 2 •

February 2025

This is all I want to eat on the coldest, greyest, drabbest of days

A perfectly hearty meal for the cold of a lingering winter. Make this when you need something warming and satisfying, with the bonus of being…

Feb 18 •

Celebrating the shift towards Spring...

And what to forage + feast on in February

Feb 2 •

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