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Do you use a higher dose if you are overwintering on Double brood?

About a year ago a very kind member on here sent me some pics with measurements on for a hive stand for a National Hive. For the life of me I can't find them anywhere or remember who the member was! Please help!!!

Does anyone make up syrup for feed using left over fondant, if yes how do you do it. Thanks

Has anyone any new ideas of how to get rid of this beast in a very old established shrub border?

Does foundation have a shelf life if it is not used? Also what where is the best place for storage in all seasons. Thanks

Do honey bees and solitary bees get on together or should the solitary bees not be encouraged into the vicinity of the Apiary?

Lots of contradicting advice out there, what do people recommend that is obviously bee safe? Have tried the search button but only old advice. Thanks in advance

I Have the chance to purchase two re conditioned Smith Hives at a good price, but from my reading and speaking with others most people favour the National. What do you guys think is best for a complete newby? Buy now or wait till the Spring? These will be my first hives!

Hi, as a newby looking for ideas as to stands for National Hives, what do you guys use/recommend, a picture paints a thousand words. I intend to position the hives on a SE facing bank in an orchard. Thanks in advance. Chris

I am in the process of re planting, sowing next spring what do members recommend as being the best for bees?

Hi Everyone New to the forum, have been a wannabe (excuse the pun) for years and finally have the chance. Am signed up on a course starting next year and have recruited a friends wife as my tutor who has been keeping for a number of years. Looking forward to learning lots!! Chris