Hazel and alder catkins are growing now. I took these photos http://www.urbanbees.co.uk/gallery/winter_food_for_bees/index.htm Jan 18th 2011. They will soon have pollen for the bees.

The Co-operative’s Plan Bee sent along a crew of photographers to shoot Kate and me. We were representing the urban beekeepers.

It was 5 hours of standing around in the cold while we waited for the sun to be in the perfect postition.

Thanks Kate for being so patient.