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Where did you find a 12 frame Giordan, im aware only of 8's and 16's ?

The ambrosia , I'm told, has a good shelf life and can be kept till next season. The 2-1 is best dealt with as above as it will otherwise ferment.

Use the recipe below and turn it into Fondant which will keep for a couple of years even if you dont manage to use it over the winter. Fondant Recipe (Winter Feeding) 4 parts by volume white sugar 4 parts by volume 2:1 sugar syrup 3 parts by volume water Boil the water and slowly add the...

This is commonly sold in Health shops specifically for those undergoing Chemo etc. http://www.nirvanahealthfood.com/life-mel-honey-113gms.html?gclid=CJXCzJ-tp7MCFSTLtAod_i0Afw

I have some of the revolving entrance tyhingymajigs and they can indeed easily turn and close the hive up. I use a small woodscrew to ensure that it cant close accidentally.

I make mine from whatever ply is available from local offcuts and put batten round. If the Op doest want to make them they usually cost about £6 each it the Tho r n online sale which is due sometime in November.

Big pinch of salt, language and definitions apart, there is plenty of honey production going on with AMM across the Northern Hemisphere and probably elsewhere.

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I wrap mine in cling film, well sealed and keep in a cool dark place in the shed, good for 6 months to a year in my experience. Older may have some mould on the surface and I've even scraped that off after a year and used in emergencies, no harm to bees.