Category Archives: Hive parts
Swarms – just like buses it seems.
Last Sunday I received a message just after 1 pm about a swarm at Hughenden manor on the fence of our apiary. It seemed impossible that it was NOT due to one of our colonies. Only the week before we’d … Continue reading
Posted in Bee life, General beekeeping, Hive parts, Swarms
Tagged bait hive, chimney, feral, swarm, tree
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Buying your hive
It is unfortunate that when you buy your first hive typically you don’t have the experience of the range of suppliers or practical hands on knowledge of the various types – you learn by your mistakes. My first hive was … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes and accessories, Costs, General beekeeping, Hive parts, Suppliers, Uncategorized
Tagged assembled, entrance reducer, flat pack, floor, hive, roof, super
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Madness, Woods apidector, a touch of logic and some sping fever
Morning broke full of mist or fog – what a disappointment. I could only see as far as the closest bird feeder. But soon it seemed bright fog – and then the sun broke through. At last it seemed to … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 season, Background, Bee life, Hive parts
Tagged activity, bullfinch, landing board, pollen, spring, squirrel, swarm, Woods apidector
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Missed opportunities?
I hope that the chairman of my local BKA- MidBucks – Frank won’t mind me including some of his memories from the latest newsletter. I hope he will be encouraged (a) that we read his newsletter and (b) that we … Continue reading
Posted in Apiary layout, Background, Costs, General beekeeping, Hive parts, Suppliers, Uncategorized
Tagged BKA's, costs, history, MBBKA, suppliers
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Getting the gear – costs and more
So – how much have I spent so far? The answer is probably ‘too much!’ Continue reading
Posted in Clothes and accessories, Costs, Extras, Hive parts, Suppliers
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