This year to date has been again one of weather extremes - a sunny April, wet May, dry June - and yet the temperatures have been low - especially at night and with a cool breeze. This has reduced the activity of my bees and noticeably slower start. but I have taken the first honey and now is ready for eating - and it is good. A little darker than the usual early season honey but I suspect this is due to the wider variety of flowers that this year has offered with a later honey take.