Ely

That's the thing. I am very busy looking after a young family and working full time. The tiny amount of hours left in a week to myself...

I can't imagine having the time to pick up someone else's waste. perhaps when/if I'm retired

There is an element of our society that seems to think that it is acceptable to leave their litter anywhere they have finished with it...

Lovely owl

I find one of these effective.......;) Failing that, your mouse guards look good and I wouldn't worry about some damp on the varroa board

I'm still playing with my new toy. Today I made... A bee-ring! :D James

First crocus in the apiary

Doesn't work for me

Having time and equipment I might have guessed where the top of the colony was, slice again with chainsaw and put it upright again...

Agreed, but the reality is that plenty do buy from online chancers, and even kindly Bob down the road may not offer much better: he may...

Made a nice little cedar seven frame nuc.

I spent a bit of time this evening converting wax into foundations using herring plates and an old mangle, most enjoyable and productive!

The only thing you can do is buy from a reputable seller and not any old Facebook marketplace chancer just because they might be a bit...

Extra cuddles last night then eh?

Coldest night of the year and about 9pm the lights go out. I flick the breakers and all seems ok. When I go for my nightly soak I...