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So, as Winter approaches, my handful of bees have grown to occupy 3 frames (and some bits) and as Mrs. G. (the Bee hating Mrs. G.) volunteered to take some photos, I hauled her down the garden with her camera. I did light the smoker, but didn't get round to using it because, well, they didn't...

Well, it is the beginners section :-) So, before I venture down the garden in the middle of the dark (I should say I have good night vision and can basically "see in the dark"), I thought I'd ask the question. Has anyone tried inspecting a hive at night? (Given that the air temp is say 14°C+)...

Well, about a month ago I said to the Children (7 & 9), "Yes, of course you can just put a box down the garden and Bees will move in" :-) Thinking they will forget all about it in a couple of weeks... Last Friday bees moved in!!! A very small "Cast" swarm, about 1/2 a cupful (I estimate 200...