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yep agree with the noepolla stuff, but i had it to hand and still waiting on my fondant delivery....

Popped over to check a friends hive with a view to treating with oxalic and treating the bees to some fondant, Was shocked to see so few bees, most frames are empty of stores...... i took two frames out thinking the colony had died out, then i spotted a small cluster covering three frames soooo...

ouch...... i can see me needing to hide a large parcel soon. bee-smilliebee-smilliebee-smilliebee-smilliebee-smilliebee-smillie

be very careful using spray cans on poly, it can melt the polystyrene.... make sure you have a few layers of base coat first.....

Hmm better count out the penny jar....

Walk across the field to check on the hives, both still on top of the stand after all this wind, poly NUC will get a post Xmas gift of some fondant, large hive still heavy but placing some fondant on as insurance,

Any tips on giving fondant to a Paynes Poly NUC, there is obviously not any space above frames, considering placing in the feeder on the side of the NUC but it could end up messy in spring, I regret not buying a super if one exists to give some space for fondant...

quick update on cider experiment..... its been a couple of weeks now... hardly any bubbles in the airlock, i can recommend the camden tablet route then adding your own yeast its has worked well so far, now looking at ways to flavour one barrel

Hi Craig, this tree has not had any nuts this year but another one nearby has done really well, it's actually a trunk that's fallen over and re sprouted but always has incredible amounts of nuts, apples and pears done really well, got some cider on the go! Would it be a good idea to cut back the...

Some photos for veg. Hope they can help in my tree worry Thanks again

Pargyle, are you a woodturner? I saved a few larger pieces that fell down a winter before last? And I really like the idea of getting something made from them....

Veg, that would be a great help. I will grab some photos tomorrow.

We have a very large walnut tree in the field, last winter it lost a large branch, this summer a few branches have died off. Where the branches have snapped off or died should we trim it back. Also if anyone has a similar tree, should we fence under the tree to stop sheep rubbing against it and...

All sorted. Had to delete then reinstall BeeCraft digital. Worth sorting though another interesting read.....

Your right the matchsticks do light the bbka magazine nicely when making a fire!! It seems to be the same articles year on year. Obviously there will be some seasonal relevant info but it would be nice to see some good articles.

Can you get digital matchsticks?

I am having problems with BeeCraft digital, Has anyone recently been able to access it on an IPad using IOS7 and news stand? As soon as it opens it crashes I have contacted BeeCraft but no answer, just wondering if anyone had a similar problem/solution

1/2 sized cover boards are next to make.... roof just needs a bit more paint looking forward to using it next year..... internet appears to be too slooooow to upload photos...

finished my Double NUC box from a 14x12 and floor gives me 2 x 5 frame NUC's the extra with in the divider is to allow 1/2 sized supers or brood boxs to go on top... or 4 with the Frame feeders entrances diagonal on opposite sides of the box.

Is there a list around or any general guidance for minimum requirements for a honey processing room?