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    Sending honey in the post

    bubble wrap then into a carton
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    Cracked English Feeder

    get some aquarium silicone seal only a few pound of flea bay
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    Postal polystyrene jar protectors

    get some bubble wrap do same job
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    Bindweed

    Hi Pargyyle my next door neighbour planted some of that because she liked the flower asfter a few years my side garden was full of it tried alsorts of weed killer but last year i used loads of bleach strong mix but not seen a single shoot yet so give it a try only cost a few bob good luck
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    Poultry fencing advice

    frames make some wooden frames and cover with fine chicken mesh then you can just remove them to do weeding and they are safe from hens and rabbits
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    Motorising an extractor

    Hi Popparand i used a good sewing machine motor and a dimmer light switch got belt off fleabay it run a 9 frame extractor no problems
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    My New Family Member

    Good to hear that Millet just like me a dog is for life not till you get fed up
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    My New Family Member

    dog Thats cute Millet but if you get fed up of her i know a good home for her with me lol
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    My New Family Member

    A loverly dog Millet look after her well
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    How to make rape set honey

    i never used a seed to my honey just let it set solid then softened it then i used my mams kenwood chef to mix it got all crystals out no probs but last lot burnt motor out and also used one of those mixers for plaster that was ok aswell but needs a strong drill
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    What did you do in the Apiary today?

    Hi Beefriendly i think he will stick to his word ive helped him a lot with setting up bees and giving him things when we first moved onto the allotment ive finnished for main reason been on my own down with bees if non of others are up i dont feel safe lots of druggies about ant its a bit out of...
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    What did you do in the Apiary today?

    Went down to allotment yesterday looked at bees then ive sold all lot to young man in next garden cant seem to get them sorted since i lost my husband he made all my frames up for me never really liked it on that allotment but took it on to get bees out of my garden at home so ive made a...
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    A swarm in May...

    just buy her a big bunch of flowers and some chocolates to calm her down and treat her nice for day but dont go over board lol
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    What did you do in the Apiary today?

    done mine today loads of bees all looks well and loads of honey in in supers think we have some more cold weather to come yet so going to leave it on for a while but hope im wrong
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    Broken Finger Suggestions Welcome

    wrap clinfilm round your fingers thats what i had to do
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