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    Mustard

    There are two fields of what I think is mustard, with in a field or two of my hives. Looks like rape but not, not has high or dence. Just coming into flower. Does anybody know is it any good for honey?
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    Good idea or not?

    Good idea or not? I have one colony of bees, got them as a nuc at the end of June last year. They seem to come come through the winter rather well, loads of activity, heaps of pollen going in. I gave them a very quick first look of the year on Sunday, checked to see what was left of the 12kg of...
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    Honey Refractometer

    Looking to buy a Honey Refractometer. They seem to vary a lot in price could someone please point me in the right direction, just looking for a basic on that works and is reasonably accurate.
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    Peas, any good?

    Quick question from a newbee. I have heard that honey bees can't forage that well from peas but can from beans, is this true or is it the other way round? Regards
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    To heather or not to heather?

    I got my first nuc of 5 frames just under 3 weeks ago, they are doing exceptionally well and drawing out more frames and starting to expand. They are sited in my garden and there seems to be plenty foraging for them. I am considering taking them up to the heather at the very end of July This...
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    Reaction to sting

    I am very new to beekeeping and this is my first post. Started a beginners course in January and got my first nuc last week which is going very well indeed. I have only had the two episodes were I have been stung, first time on the finger, getting stung 3times it swelled up massively and seeped...
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