Recent content by HelenHP16

The plastic outer MAQS containers were perfect but I don’t think the new cardboard box will work as well

We are making a weekend of it and staying in a pub in Much Wenlock. I have a very long list of things to buy both for myself and the Association apairy….

Yes this is wrong - I’ve never won first prize for honey in my local show but have won first at the national

They won’t be going to the fair - I’m not even sure I want to be there 🥵

We are planning to attend a local show next Saturday to sell honey and to talk to people about bees. The star of the show is usually the observation hive but I’m seeing forecast of temperatures over 35. Whilst I’m hoping that this might be a daily Star “phew what a scorcher” headline what sort...

Have a looks at this you tube video The key is a steady even speed in and out of the wax and then frequent rolling. I use 2 sheets of glass and apply even pressure along the length of the candle

You could consider immunotherapy. I’m 2 years into my treatment after a very similar reaction to yours. I have been stung “in the field” since then with no reaction. One year to go....

I also grow my runner beans for a late crop and was very happy to see lots of bees both bumble and honey on them. Closer examination however showed that the bumble bees were biting a hole at the back of the flower to get at the nectar and by passing their pollination duties, the honey bees were...

Does anyone use certan to protect stored supers from wax moth? Thinking of trying it this year as I really don't like using acetic acid and don't have a spare freezer to put them in Thanks

Just making up another batch of syrup and as I'm not going to be able to visit the bees for a few days I want to put a larger volume on than usual. I don't have any thymol to add but have heard that vinegar works to prevent mould growth. Does anyone else add vinegar? Thank you

Hello - does anyone have any experience with the kochstar candle dipping station that Th***s sell? Due to retire shortly and have been asked what I would like as a gift and thought this might be nice

I will be attending for the first time this year. It's quite local to me so honey, wax and my display for marketing honey set up on the Wednesday, workshops on Friday and Saturday for the prize giving (well I can hope...)

The lime is in full bloom here Enrico but it does not seem to be producing much of a flow this year

hello Just thinking about what to spend last years honey money on and would like to try a poly hive. Does any one have any recommendations as to which one to go with? Thanks

The shop in the desert botanical garden shop in Phoenix was selling at $21.99 for an 8oz jar of desert honey last week