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    ivy varieties

    Are there palatable types of ivy i filled a jar from a frame six people have tried it two really liked the taste the other 4 found it acceptable nobody said yuk all were asked for honest opinion just put 4 full supers of ivy honey under brood boxes i think i will extract another 4 supers of ivy...
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    Swarm takeover?

    Afternoon, Yesterday morning I had an empty hive and a second hive with a very small, dwindling brood (blue hive in pictures). In between some heavy rain showers around 4pm a swarm arrived at the empty hive. This morning it appears that both hives are now extremely active! Does anyone have...
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    honey warming cabinet

    Looking for a reasonably priced honey warming cabinet thanks for your time.
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    caucasian black queens

    Has anyone had any experience with this particular strain thanks for your time.
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    smoker fuel

    I am able to source mixed larch and oak dust and shavings both of which are untreated has anyone had bad bee vibes from this mix or positive results thanks for your time.
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    Buckfast queens

    Can anyone suggest a reasonably priced supplier of good quality buckfast queens thanks for your time.
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    Advanced Swarm Control

    No swarms in 3 years! I set up a CD player in the Apiary from the end of April to late September from 6am til dusk continuously playing that great classic 'The Birdy Song'. No swarms but the downside is there is little honey as the bees stay indoors a lot, did think of 'Mr Blue Skies'... Views...
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    Vanishing numbers.

    Has anyone else noted the decline in numbers on the forum most ever 1935 today 11.15 49 our local soceities honey show was poor to say the least i know winter is close any reasons or maybe lack of topics.
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    birch trees.

    I have some very large river birch trees next to a stream in my fields are they good for bees or would i be better off buying a wood burner thanks for your time.
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    fruit tree pruning

    Does anyone know of any fruit tree pruning classes in south wales or west of england thanks for your time. Peter.
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    greyhounds

    Are any of our irish beekeeping friends also invoved with greyhounds if so pm me thanks for your time.
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