Garry R

A while ago I got some neat gauntlets which covered the gap at the wrist. They have JANMART and a bee embroidered on them and they were...

Going to the start of cut comb production I would like to know what spacing of the frames should be used. I guess it depends on the...

The bees likely saw the 4.0 on the back of the car but didn't see the decimal point and read it as 40L and the scouts and swarm thought...

I like the fact that Honeypaw hivescome in the flat which allows you to assemble them without glue due to the dovetail joints. In years...

Balance initial cost against future long-term practical value, and factor in fiddly labour to assemble wood seconds. Abelo are best...

Abelo ready painted. If bare the others need to be painted to protect from UV (I use dark brown masonry paint). I buy the brood boxes...

My Swienty one home made has 30 National deep frames. The one thing in retrospect is that the bees are keen to raise brood horizontally...

Well we are the Ancient Geeks I suppose..................

Look at my avatar for a Swienty based long hive self made.

It's incredible how a flow can change behaviour. I'm talking about beekeepers as well as the bees!!!

Sash cramps too - in beekeeping one of the most useful tools there are due to hive dimensions.

I have a BBWear jacket. I find in the summer a suit is too hot for me so a jacket and my thick trousers seem fine - jacket tucked into...

Yes - I have Honestly - I was only joking m'lud.

I agree - I have seven hives, am retired, got hobbies and, yes it's the missus who takes the time........................

I have a solar wax extractor and use that. I cut out the comb from the frame, take the wire out and crush it into a ball. Use a pair...