What I did in the apiary today
I live in the foothills of the Cambrian Mountains and our beekeeping season is short compared to most of the UK. I was thinking that I would probably look in my hives early next month but my Neighbour said I should look sooner. I'm so glad I did. My three big...
I went up a larch tree (30ft) to fetch a swarm from my apiary. It's cold at 12 c and overcast. I never thought they would swarm today !!. Just goes to show the little sweeties have their own agenda.
I live in Lampeter over 1000ft and mine swarmed today up a larch tree (30ft). I never expected this !! and it was overcast and cold. I managed to hive it tonight in the sheep shed. The temperature never went over 12c today. So despite the cold weather I'll have to go through my hives tomorrow...
Hi, I'm new to beekeeping again after 26 years and had to buy new equipment. I first ordered a Cedar wood hive before realising there was a 6 -8 week turn around but a delight when I got it. The second and third new hive I purchased was a Polyhive (National Hive with 14 x 12 brood box) great...