Episode 65
The Appprentice And The Bee
Something’s Not Quite Right

Just like our Apprentices – if something doesn’t feels right, it probably isn’t.  In this video, we see a female Red Mason bee returning to her nest, body dusted with pollen, ready to deliver a vital food source for her future young. But just as she’s about to enter… she hesitates. Why?  Solitary bees build […]

Episode 61
The Appprentice And The Bee
First Flight Of The Season

A special moment in our journey of The Apprentice and the Bee – the very first Red Mason bee of the season has homed-in on our hand-built hotel to begin its vital work.  After months in hibernation, this tiny but determined bee emerges at exactly the right time, perfectly aligned with the arrival of spring […]

Episode 59
The Appprentice And The Bee
The Final Flight Test

This week marks a key milestone for our 4th Year Carpentry Apprentices as they return to college to prepare for their Skills Test – the final challenge on their journey to becoming fully qualified tradespeople.   It’s the culmination of 4 years of learning, dedication and hands-on experience.  The pressure is on, but so too is […]

Episode 58
The Appprentice And The Bee
Ready to Emerge

At first glance, it might not look like much is happening in this photo – just two small Red Mason bee cocoons.   But inside each one, a fully formed adult bee has been developing over the past 10 months, patiently waiting for the perfect moment to emerge.  That moment is now, as spring temperatures rise […]

Episode 57
The Appprentice And The Bee
Preparing to Take Flight

This week marks an important chapter in The Apprentice and the Bee.  Our 4th Year Carpentry & Joinery Apprentices are back at college, refining their craft as they prepare for their final challenge – the Skills Test. This crucial assessment is the final step on their four-year apprenticeship journey, where precision, focus, and experience come […]

Episode 56
The Appprentice And The Bee
Springtime Development

As our 4th Year Apprentices focus and practice for their final Carpentry & Joinery Skills Test assessment, our Red Mason Bees are also preparing for their next big milestone – the start of their flight season.  In this video, we carefully transfer over 220 cocoons from their overwintering spot in a sheltered woodshed, into our […]