I agreed I used to work in sheet metal and used to make food grade steel bins for a bakery and food eqipment supplier and when you compare how much they were made for and how much they are sold for is ridiculous. I remember one being made including labour materials and other costs we sold them...
Started clearing the area ready for my hives next year. Just need to lop a few branches off and put some woodchip with membrane down to stop the weeds coming through for years to come
Even though it has been in the low minuses here there is still lots of wasps about and still interested in seeing what you are up to. I’d say not many less than the height of summer
Hi there what videos would people recommend to watch on YouTube. Videos wise I was looking for videos that are a guide and also videos of bee’s in action. Is there a specific person to watch? Thanks Josh
Hi all I’m looking at what to plant for next year for the bee’s. I will be planting it around a fishing lake and I have a lot of room for flowers so the size of one that’s spreads I.e. mint doesn’t matter
Also which flowers produce the most pollen/nectar? Thanks
There has been a report that a Asian Hornet nest was found and destroyed today near Winchester and Defra will be releasing a statement tomorrow. Not sure on the size of the hive though
Hi all thought I’d make a post seeing what others do in their spare time apart from beekeeping and see what others have in common? Personally I play paintball competitively and snowboard in the winter a completely different end of the scale from being a beek.
The thing is although a lot gypsies aren’t bad at all there are a select few who with think no more about kicking/throwing stones at your hives. If you can move then that’s the best option because a) it’s safer for the bee’s b) you don’t want people Getting stung
Hi there I have seen people feeding water to there bee’s in feeders but is this sugar water or are they giving the bees plain water aswell? Bit of a basic question. Thanks
Hi mate and welcome! I’m a newbie too and the advice I can give is research as much as you can on here,books and join your local club they will help you massively.