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I noticed that in the garden today the purple crocus are all out in full flower !! at the same time a few of the lavender are still in flower and a few of the roses and gladioli too, the temperature is forecast to reach 20 this weekend so who knows what will happen next.

I am planing to start selling a few nuc` this year, once i have got the inspections out of the way and am adopted on the DASH scheme proper (providing they are early enough that is), so was looking for a suppler of corex boxes i do not want to use ply at this stage, anyone got a good supplier i...

Does anyone have any information on the regulation on the use of red diesel, i know some bee farmers use it but i think you have to re register your vehicle any info would be appreciated Chris

Just received the agenda for the Southern region meeting on the 25th Feb and it looks like Terry is chairing the meeting that should be interesting, is he standing for election as the new Chairman does anyone know ?

I am looking for some quality bespoke gold metallic labels for 1lb honey jars something along the lines of the ones that Paynes use and can be seen on their homepage, i have tried a few in the BFA directory and googled a few more but with no luck so far, so was wondering where you guys get yours...

How has everyone fared with the floods this year ? i remember last time Chris B and Bates had some problems, i have not had any direct problems with the water reaching the hives but can not get to two sites due to the surrounding roads being flooded hence unable to check stores etc. hope is all...

I am in need of upgrading my weighing scales, i am currently using a salter digital scale which is ok for singles jars, but i would like something i can weigh buckets etc on so just wondering what others are using ? Chris

I have just taken off the first heather of the season today, i expect it will be Bell as the Ling is only just flowering but is looking very good, has anyone else taken any off yet ? Chris

Went to have a look at a couple of site today where i will be taking some bees to work the rape, i was a little concerned over reports of waterlogging and pigeon damage etc, i was pleasantly surprised as the rape is looking quite good despite the weather!, i am interested has anyone else checked...

I have been on the look out for sometime now for a stainless steal Honey press, i could have purchased one through our association a couple of years ago but decided not to in the end, i see swienty do one has anyone got any info on them or a possible alternative, i have also kept an eye on ebay...

Hi Guys, i am hoping to add an Api Melter to my honey house after Xmas, i know we in the BFA were able to purchase them a while back for a very good discounted price,( i believe that a forum member had organised this on behalf of the BFA) unfortunately as a new member that was before i became a...

Admin, do the usual forum rules apply to the Bee Farmers Forum, ie are we permitted to mention commercial business name etc. Chris

Is anyone thinking of joining the DASH (disease accreditation scheme for honey bees) as put forward by BFA and Fera, it sounds quite a good idea in principle, and reports from members who took part in the pilot scheme are encouraging, but i would like to hear your opinions. chris

I have asked my local Texxo`s (the uk`s leading supermarket) if i can have all the damaged or split sugar bags, the manager has agreed to let me have them in principle, but wants me to find out if anyone else has a similar arrangement with one of their stores,(or any other supermarket) as he...

I was reading a link that Hivemaker had posted about pollen and nectar values of plants and was interested to see that Lavender and other essential oil plants, were said to help reduce varroa levels in colonies that forage on them, we have some three hundred Munstead Lavender planted along the...

We had some woodpecker damage last winter for the first time, it occurred during the first snow of the year, they targeted the entrance blocks and the front of four hives at two different sites, all they bees survived their ordeal and not much real damage done, my question is what do you all use...

I am looking for a WBC hive in good/ fair condition to be used for exhibition purpose at country show`s, public demonstrations etc, can collect in the Hampshire area PM me if you can help me out many thanks Chris

I was wondering if anyone has had the same problem as we have had recently, we feed three hives with some pollen substitute, cutting one block into four pieces covering one of the open edge with some clingfilm to keep it from going hard, then placing the other open edge onto the feed hole in the...

Hi Guys, my old second hand extractor has finally given up on me, and its time to splash the cash and invest in a brand spanking new one, the only trouble is which one to buy, i want an electric one that is capable of taking ten frames at a time plus Brood frames on the odd occasion, so my...