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Don't knock yourself, lost two, possibly three over winter in the same way. Never had it happen before.

I looked in to vaping. It looking terrifying! Plus I can't park my car anywhere near the hives and the machines were beyond...

That's really helpful information thank you. Always something to learn.

“Regicide” duly committed heartbreaking, the gentlest and calmest of my three hives. One is unapproachable so this year is double...

Thanks for the advice. The apiary is pretty sheltered but heaven knows when this ridiculous wind is going to give us a flying day...

You could be right : ( I'd quite like to try and get them going, I hate the idea of them all dying off and a third hive lost. It is...

All hives had the same varroa treatment, and stores supplied through Autumn and Winter. The hive was rammed at the last check and...

Finally I've managed to get into the apiary to check things out. All hives were treated and fed throughout winter. Two very healthy...

I’m going after Easter. Hopefully it will be warmer and drier. I fed with a small amount of fondant last week as things felt a little...

Is the swarming season already beginning since the bees decided not to miss the Alcaraz-Zverev match?