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Paula Carnell – International honeybee expert & speaker

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‘Paula Carnell is a bee adventurist. I adore
her keenly inquiring mind! She has the
tenacious commitment to imagine and
then create stunningly successful
projects. She is a force of nature in every way’
Jacqueline Freeman
Author of ‘The Song of Increase’

Have you ever wondered about bees?

Creating a buzz about health through beekeeping , sharing what they do, how to look after them, or how we can help save them?

If so you’ve come to the right place.

I’ve been working with bees for the past nine years and they’ve become my life’s work, or perhaps I should say I have become theirs!

My 4 week online Naturopathic Beekeeping courses run through the Autumn and winter months, including 4 live interactive sessions with me. Join the waiting list

Bee Team

With my Bee Team, we keep our own bees, manage hives and colonies for individuals and businesses, including hotels, gardens and visitor attractions.

I consult globally, helping plan the best home for bees, location and management to ensure their best possible health and wellbeing.

I’ve noticed that the bees suffer from very similar complaints to us humans and so have been on a quest to find places around the world where bees and humans not only live in harmony together, but also with their environment.

Having been traditionally trained in Bee care with the BBKA, I follow a treatment free approach, choosing not to use chemical medications in my hives, or to feed the bees sugar. My aim is to rear strong healthy colonies adapted to their local environment. I do not import queens or colonies. I do however take some honey from my colonies, treating it as medicine rather than food. With my Honey sensory analysis qualifications I aim to raise awareness of the rich diversity of honeys available from around the world, but particularly the UK, believing that local is always best.

Beehives

Using a variety of hives, from skeps, log and freedom, to conventional Nationals and WBCs, also experimenting with Golden, Flow and sunhives. I am learning something new everyday working with the bees and I hope to pass on the wisdom they give me onto a wider human audience.

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Bees, creating a buzz

If you are wondering how I got into Bees, here’s a short video of a talk I did explaining how Bees first came into my life…. To understand how I came to be Creating a buzz about health, watch It HERE  

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I hope you enjoy learning about my journey!

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Paula Carnell

Creating a buzz about health as a Beekeeper, speaker, honey sommelier, honey collector, adventurist, story teller, writer, blogger, consultant, skep maker, artist, daughter, wife and mother

paula@paulacarnell.com

 

 

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Latest Release

New Book ‘A Quest for Bees in Bhutan’

Following Paula’s trip to Bhutan in November 2018, her book covers her adventures in search of native and imported bee species. Illustrated with 75 colour photographs and in bite sized chapters, this is a beautiful companion book to ‘A to Bees’.
Publication date September 20th 2019



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‘A to Bees’ is now available from the shop page on this website!

A to Bees covers the journey of recovery and self discovery and shares the wisdom Paula has learned from working as a consultant beekeeper, honey taster, writer and speaker. Her health recovery using natural remedies, with herbal medicine and plant based minerals as the key ingredients, inspires all that hear it and gives hope to anyone suffering with physical illness and disability, or at a turning point in their career. Paula now travels the globe learning about where the bees, and humans are living in unity and has enabled her to spread her message that what is killing bees is killing us.

‘’A to Bees’ is a wonderful read of a personal journey into the beauty of the bee-world. With lots of interesting insights in a life of a bee-keeper/lover. Paula is a living example of how nature can help us to change our behaviour towards life, to make the world a better place. The bees took Paula on a journey and now she made it possible to read about what the bees are telling us’
Rinske Kreukniet Immeke’ The Netherlands

‘A beautiful exploration of our relationship not only with the natural world but also of our place within it. Through her knowledge and observations of bees, Paula’s writing reflects upon how our modern lifestyles and use of chemicals impacts upon our own health and that of the environment’
Gill Lewis Author of ‘Sky Hawk’

‘In discovering beekeeping, artist Paula Carnell found what many of us have in that mysterious sacred world: harmony, stillness, and a glimpse of the numinous. Her journey is brave, thoughtful, and passionate’
Piers Moore-Ede Author of ‘Honey and Dust’

‘With its mix of anecdotes and bee science Paula takes you on her voyage of recovery from a serious illness. A lovely book to read and hopefully it will inspire others of the joy and wonder of being with these insects’
Matt Somerville BeeKind Hives

‘This is the story of an artist who was tragically struck down by a debilitating illness just as her career was beginning to blossom. She relates how her road to recovery started with the gift of a bee hive from her husband, which was later occupied by a swarm. This inspired her to know more of these wonderful creatures, and the life of the hive. Her introduction to Natural Beekeeping bear Important lessons for our own mode of living; how human interference in nature and contamination of the environment damage nature, the health of the planet and mankind’
Joe Bleasdale Author of ‘Keep bees with no fuss or chemicals’


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It doesn't take much for me to be reminded of Bhut It doesn't take much for me to be reminded of Bhutan. My trip to see the various beekeepers around the country climaxed with a visit to the southern region of Tserang where I met a family in their 'Honey House'. This is a traditional method of beekeeping where hives are built into the walls of the houses. As we walked to this small farm on a mountain side, we passed a farmer with a trailer filled with sacks of smoked cardamon. This region was rich with spices and exotic fruits and so I was excited to learn that for their perfume, 'Neon Rose', @floralstreet use a Himalayan sichuan pepper. The Himalayas are renowned for their traditional, and chemical free farming. ensuring the highest quality ingredients. 

#bhutan #floralstreet #scentschool #tserang #himalayas
This time last year, we were on Cocos Keeling Isla This time last year, we were on Cocos Keeling Island in the Indian Ocean, completely oblivious to what was about to happen soon after our return in February. These 26 islands are covered in coconuts and so I was reminded of them during the #scentschool with @floralstreet_  on Wednesday. One of the 8 scents we looked at was 'Arizona Bloom' which contained coconut along with black pepper, and salts! They describe their scent as a 'sense of freedom and happiness', which was exactly what we were experiencing there. Some new friends we made during our stay have returned this week with their grandchildren. As they're from Western Australia, travel to Cocos is allowed, so they are enjoying once again a dense of freedom! I do hope that this time next year we can join them! 

#cocoskeeling #indianocean #floralstreet #paradise
Crunchy underfoot approaching sleeping Miriam in h Crunchy underfoot approaching sleeping Miriam in her Golden hive @thenewtinsomerset 

#bees #beekeeping #naturopathicbeekeeping #goldenhive #woodland #snow #somerset  #thenewtinsomerset
Well we timed that well adding the extra straw aro Well we timed that well adding the extra straw around Holly in her Skep. Beautiful layer of snow this morning around @thenewtinsomerset 

#thenewtinsomerset #snow #skepbees #beekeeping
The other day I posted about the pink berries in @ The other day I posted about the pink berries in @floralstreet_ perfume from #scentschool . I knew a bit about them as they are the source of this honey from @ilanganature Its called ‘Baies Rose ‘ and from the pink berries from ‘false pepper’. It’s a very rare honey with slight pepper and anise notes. The first taste is pepper but it then turns sweet with the distinctive mushrooms after taste familiar with some of the other Madagascan honeys. The botanical name of the plant is Schinus terebinthifolius which grows in the volcanic peaks of Bongolova. 
I’m loving how #scentschool is filling in some gaps with my honey tasting! If you want to taste the honey you can order it through @amalsonsuk who are now stocking a large selection of these amazing Madagascan honeys in the UK. 
#madagascanhoney #floralstreet #honey #perfume #scratch&sniff #pinkberries
It’s always a bit of a tricky job checking on Qu It’s always a bit of a tricky job checking on Queen Holly on the isle of Avalon @thenewtinsomerset . This tiny island in the Marl Pit area of the garden has our Skep colony. We have to bring a bridge over to cross the lake. All the recent rain made it quite deep, as well as slippery! The area is surrounded in woodland so although in many ways it’s protected, it also means the sun doesn’t reach the bees for a few months. As it’s so cold we wanted to give her a little extra protection. Straw is a great insulator and allows her still to come and go as the temperatures rise. Pseudoscorpions also live in straw so wouldn’t it be amazing if we’ve also introduced some to much on any unwanted varroa! 
#skepbeekeeping #bees #treatmentfreebeekeeping #thenewtinsomerset #savethebees #naturopathicbeekeeping #somerset #frostydays
So glad we left the lights on this tulip tree. The So glad we left the lights on this tulip tree. The moon lined up this evening too!
Beautiful pink berries with incredible aroma on th Beautiful pink berries with incredible aroma on the scratch & sniff card @floralstreet_  #scentschool  What I loved is that in Madagascar, honey is collected from these spicy pink berry plants! #smallworld #everythingisconnected #honeytasting #perfumelovers
I’d seen a few of these signs dotted about the W I’d seen a few of these signs dotted about the Wincanton & Castle Carr area and wondered what they were. Then during our weekly Blackmore Vale Business network group two new ‘boys’ joined us! ( showing my age when all young men are ‘boys’) Lovely Tom & Josh are a couple of enthusiastic property consultants helping provide a professional property searching and selling service. Between them their previous experiences and desire to provide a bespoke service to their clients in finding a new ‘best’ to call their own. If you’re buying or selling check them out Funny how is been wondering about the boards I’d seen around! @nest.associates_joshandtom 

#housemoving #estateagents #movetosomerset #westcountryestateagents #nest #networking
Well this was my favourite! A fabulous gift from @ Well this was my favourite! A fabulous gift from @pugandladym was this @floralstreet_  Scent school. This one was my favourite ‘chypre sublime’ a combination of damask rose, and frankincense along with a perfect blend of mysterious ingredients. #scentschool talked us through 8 of their scents. Loved it and loved the connections with honey sensory analysis.
#scentschool #floralstreet #giftideas
A jolly little video to brighten a wet & windy day A jolly little video to brighten a wet & windy day. Snowdrops are a welcome first pollen source for honeybees. The first ones are close to blossoming here in Somerset so I’m looking forward to a few sunny days to coax the bees out. Pollen is protein for the honeybee larvae and essential for the colony to expand ready for the full blooms of Spring! 

#snowdrops #spring #bees #pollen #atobees #honeybees
Today I am mostly making a sun hive. As a break fr Today I am mostly making a sun hive. As a break from work on the top basket, I have started the bottom one using the wooden starter hoop specifically made for sun hive baskets. It’s always a little tricky getting started, but so joyous today as I’m listening to @queenbeespod . @arabellaweir and now an episode with Paul Whitehouse as a guest, so delightful to listen to the bee chat. Loving all the banter too. @esthercoles I always have spare socks in my bee van, mostly odd and sweaty, but there ‘just in case’! 
#sunhive #queenbeespod #beekeeping #podcast #skepweaving #comedy
This time last year we were here, #Christmasisland This time last year we were here, #Christmasisland & #cocoskeelingislands it was an important criteria in selecting a world map jigsaw that these specks on the planet weren’t missed off! Perfect chill out Saturday morning whilst watching a very funny @saturday.kitchen

#jigsaw #travelmemories #trefl1000piecepuzzle #trefl
It cheered me up today to learn that it was nation It cheered me up today to learn that it was national 'Make your dreams come true day.
I've been thinking about my dreams, and travel is definitely up there. So this image is of Direction Island, one of the Cocos Keeling Islands that we visited a year ago. 
Direction is uninhabited, although interestingly, it was once connected to the Dorset coast as a telegraph cable station and was inhabited as a small outpost until 1966.Cossie's beach was voted Best Australian Beach in 2017 and it certainly doesn't disappoint. The island's ferry visits DI twice a week leaving visitors there for several hours. Pure heaven! 

So one of my dreams is to return to Cocos Keeling, interesting that our initial trip was following a dream I had about them in 1992, proof that dreams really do come true if you want them too! 

#dreamscometrue #cocoskeelingisland #Directionisland #australia
Burning my last beeswax candle which was a gift fr Burning my last beeswax candle which was a gift from @wendysbeegifts back in May. I’ve always felt beeswax candles are too precious to burn so I often give them away. I’m so glad I kept these though especially ially as I learned a new fact about them from @queenbeespod that tied together other snippets about these candles. They were used in churches as reflecting the ‘light of god’. The sunshine absorbed by the flowers is transformed into nectar, taken by the bees & turned into honey which in turn makes wax. THEN I learned that the light frequency of a beeswax candles matches the sunlight!! Vit D do you think? Perfect for a dark January evening in lockdown. Thank you bees, thank you sunshine, thank you flowers, and thank you Wendy!! #beeswaxcandles #beeswax
I’m really enjoying listening to @queenbeespod p I’m really enjoying listening to @queenbeespod perfectly gentle chats about bees & gardening with this episodes guest @alantitchmarsh123 #beepodcast #bees #gardening #alantitchmarch
So good to see the bees flying today @thenewtinsom So good to see the bees flying today @thenewtinsomerset . Despite the drizzle, the girls couldn’t resist a breath of fresh air, just like us! 

#bees #thenewtinsomerset #beekeeper #goldenhive #treatmentfree #savethebees #naturopathicbeekeeping
What is the ONE thing that's stopping you from mak What is the ONE thing that's stopping you from making 2021 YOUR year of bees? Many people have beekeeping as one of their 'must do one day' hobbies. Are you one of them? What is stopping you from stepping into the world of bees and inviting them into your life? With lockdowns and the importance of caring for our local environment, there's never been a better time to study beekeeping, particularly in a naturopathic way. 

Tell me what's standing in your way.
Tag a friend who you know is putting off beekeeping. I can help you clear those blocks in time for the 2021 bee season.

#beekeeping #naturopathicbeekeeping #savethebees #environment #homesteading #smallholding #organic #treatmentfree #atobees #startbeekeeping #beekeepingclass #onlinecourse
So exciting to see @nadiyajhussain on @saturday.ki So exciting to see @nadiyajhussain on @saturday.kitchen talking about pure honey. Here’s a little reminder about why it’s so important to value our honey and ensure we’re buying from a reputable source. 
This is how much honey a single bee will produce one its lifetime, 1/12th a teaspoon.
 There are many great honey producers, you can taste our special very limited quantity produced @thenewtinsomerset but if you’re not local to their farm shop, look online here’s some great honey producers: @amalsonsuk @bstreetbees @highgatehoney @lyonrawhoney @beeswithstories @ilanganature @dukan_alasal @thenoblebees @royallhoney @national_honey @hanihoneycompany @mielsdanicet  And many many more great beekeepers all around the world. 

#besthoney #honey #savethebees #sustainablebeekeeping #naturopathicbeekeeping
We often hear ' Save the Bees', but what does it m We often hear ' Save the Bees', but what does it mean? Would keeping bees really be saving them? Honeybees aren't actually as endangered as our solitary and bumblebees, however, because of the loss of so many native bees, agriculture has become dependant on Honeybees for pollination, and that's where the problem lies. The Agricultural practices that killed the native bees IS having a negative effect on honeybees. The population LOVES honey, so how can we balance  beekeeping with honey production whilst also ensuring sustainable practice. 
Join me on my course 'Naturopathic Beekeeping' run over 4 weeks, from the comfort of your own home. Each topic has downloadable worksheets, a live interactive session to ensure that you understand the tasks and principles, and a quiz to complete. 
*Learn how to choose a hive
*Learn about the latest research on positioning of hives 
*pests and diseases, how to spot when your bees are ill and what to prevent it in the first place
*Swarms, everything you need to know
*life cycle and biology of bees
*Products from the hive, what to take, when and then what to do with it.

Also covering alternatives to conventional practice, no smoke, no sugar, no stings! 

Save your spot before 6pm on Saturday 9th January to receive the following bonuses:
*Free Ebook Top 10 Hives
*Free Ebook 'Principles of Naturopathic Beekeeping'
*Free Skep making course
*Free signed copies of books 'A to Bees' & 'Bees in Bhutan'
*Free 'Plants for Bees Tea towel
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#savethebees #naturopathicbeekeeping #bees #honey #learnbeekeeping #beekeepingclass #teachable #beesofinstagram #queenbee #creatingabuzz
Join the movement and learn how to keep bees using Join the movement and learn how to keep bees using Naturopathic Principles.
Is this the year you are finally going to start keeping bees? Are you interested in working with bees in alignment with nature? 
Course registrations are now open, and receive my Skep making course FREE if you buy before Saturday 9th at 6pm. 
Many other bonuses too,  including my Ebook 'Principles of Naturopathic Beekeeping'  and signed copies of my books, 'A to Bees' and 'Bees in Bhutan'
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#beekeepingclass #savethebees #naturopathicbeekeeping #atobees #creatingabuzz
Naturopathic Beekeeping Course is now open! Speci Naturopathic Beekeeping Course is now open! 
Special offer to those who book their place before Saturday 9th January at 6pm. 
Course starts on 14th January at 3pm.
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#naturopathicbeekeeping #beekeepingcourses #beekeeping #savethebees #bees #honey #sunhive
Naturopathic Beekeeping, my live streamed talk is Naturopathic Beekeeping, my live streamed talk is TODAY at 3pm. Live on Facebook and Youtube. Register using the link in the bio or copy and paste this link: https://webinar.paulacarnell.com 

Learn all about the differences between keeping bees in alignment with Naturopathic Principles. 

I'm launching my Naturopathic beekeeping Course during the talk, as well as announcing the winners of my Beekeeping Challenge.

See you at 3pm ! 
#beekeeping #livetalk #webinar #naturopathicbeekeeping #savethebees #treatmentfree #onlinebeekeepingcourse #onlinebeekeepingclass
Day 3 of my Beekeeping Challenge, choosing your hi Day 3 of my Beekeeping Challenge, choosing your hive, and where to place it! Selecting the right hive for you, and your bees, is not such a simple task. You need to consider several factors to ensure that you have happy, and healthy bees. This image shows a Freedom hive from @bee_kindhives. Those enrolled in my challenge received a FREE pdf of my Top 10 BeeHives to help them decide. It's not too late to enroll, and join in. I will close the doors on the drawer to win free places on my courses tomorrow morning at 9am. 
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#beehives #whichbeehive #freedomhive #bees #beekeepingchallenge #savethebees #naturopathicbeekeeping #atobees
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