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I’d put that hive Into storage to clean, it’s a battered old thing, one my mentor gave me to start out, the colony in there was just so lovely but died over winter so it’s sentimental. Anyway I went to clean and found the swarm had taken over, I’ve scrapped the roof and put a clear crown board...

I’ve had a good year, I took nothing the first year, it was a little over whelming so I just concentrated on learning and getting them through winter. Last year I got around 20 jars but this year even with poor weather Im up to 50 jars. I’ve only lost one colony however the art of swarm...

Hi everyone I’m Dee based in the north east of England. I’ve been beekeeping for 3 years now, after completing a course with my local BBKA. I have 6 hives…. Yep only wanted two ! I’ve made so many mistakes, some days I open the hive and feel like it’s day one but I love these little girlies...