Recent content by Rob38

Congratulations 🍾🥂

Would it be worth looking into the comparative costs of a borehole on your land? No idea of the costs or feasibility of it, might be worth a look if the costs of having pipes layed gets a bit much

Nice selection there, I love a nice mixed fruit tree orchard. Victoria plum is a favourite

Remember, you have to start your diagnosis buy sucking air though you teeth shaking your head and saying"well,where do I start"

That's what I said, I didn't know what to do, I offered a lift in the trusty astra down to the laundrette due to needing a clean shirt for Monday morning 😄 In all seriousness the chap in the shop was saying that things now aren't built to be repaired but replaced, its that old argument is it...

I had a similar thing a while back, the bearing went in the back of the "new" 5 year old machine. Went to the usual shop for a set of bearings and was told they are moulded into the outer drum now so rendered un removable, he could get me a new drum with bearings in place but that would cost...

How about throwing in a quince? strictly speaking more of a bush than a tree but great for jams and preserves

Plenty of options then, I think it's a case of what works best. Thanks for all the input, I've been reading through the forum and found loads of really useful stuff. Can't wait for the spring!

What's the best type to buy? I've got a few boxes of nitrile gloves but know how easily they tear, would love to know what other people wear

So far have got hold of a suit, other than gloves I don't plan on buying anything else until I've gained some experience with a mentor. I've been around hives before, my mum and dad had hives before they moved house. I'm already scoping out places that I may be able to keep a couple of...

Totally agree on not buying all the gear, so far have picked up a suit and that's all. I've been exposed to bee keeping before, My mum and Stepdad had a couple of hives but gave them up when they moved, had a small hand on a couple of hive inspections when visiting and always found it amazing...

Hi All Decided to take the plunge after talking about it for the last couple of years. Based in East Yorkshire and currently at the point of reading all I can find before finding a mentor in the local area. Reading through the forum it seems like the basics straight forward enough but there's a...