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Bees are all over knotweed and ivy (where it started blooming). Some visiting HB judging by the small number of ghost bees in the hives. Interestingly, did not see many going for the HB this year, although plenty around. Oh yeah, and noticed a few dandelions as well...

I had similar thoughts when started beekeeping 2-3 years ago. In my opinion better to save up money and save yourself the trouble. At the end I bought a Vevor 3 frame electric extractor. Was around £175 in the sales last year. Worth every penny.

😀 Well, this happens if you don't were your glasses when messaging. Can't rely on auto correct nowadays...

Seen some meadowsweet whilst walking the dog.

I think there are two jars of Hawthorn honey on the pic.

Give us a clue :) .

Mine looks the same too, in a 8oz jar.

Can I ask if the combs are packaged in a foil + the cardboard box on the picture, or is it just the cardboard box?

Do you wrap it in cling film or similar before putting in the freezer? Would it cause condensation on the comb. Ne er done this before. Thanks

Bramble flowering well here. Also the buds on lime are starting to open.

Still plenty of Hawthorn around. Whitebeam and ash also blooming. Seen the first bramble flowers today with honeybees on it. Lime is about to start blooming soon. We might not get a june gap at all.

Does this have a thermostat to adjust the required temperature or that needs to be purchased separately? Thanks

There are cherries still in bloom here, also hawthorn. Chestnut trees starting to bloom.

Fantastic! thanks. Good luck with the fishing. I'll be out fly fishing myself later today. 🙂

Hi Garry, I like your version of solar wax melter and thinking of making one myself. May I ask what have you used for the inside bottom, where you place the frames with old wax etc.

Makes sense. Thanks

With the rolling Demaree, do you replace the frame moved to the top BB with a frame with foundation (in the bottom BB)?

I use a manual stapler gun with nails. Works for me.

That's right. Checked the super/brood frames stored over the winter. Moisture got in some of the boxes and the frames that had some honey left in smell a bit fermented. Seen bubbles in the honey on one of the frames.