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Should I start collecting 'bunny fluff' and I assume that no bunnies will be harmed in the fluff gathering process? ;) :D

Thank you very much, that has certainly helped my understanding of why someone may choose to have a TBH and how it would function in comparison to say a National hive (and such like hives). :D

I've heard about TBH's and was trying to find some info on the Warre hives etc, I've read that they are suppose to be a more natural way of keeping bees but after googling it I still don't really understand why. Also can you still harvest honey even though they don't have frames..... or do they...

Thank you...... you learn something new :D

Could I ask a beginner question please? Why is Ivy so important, I am assuming a good source of nectar maybe better than anything else at this time of year??????

ok now you have both confused me :eek: these are obviously advanced beekeeper jokes, I was just about with you on the ropes ! :rolleyes:

Brilliant photos, very useful for a beginer like me to see these, thanks for putting them up.

Note to self: never refer to ropes on this forum :rolleyes: :)

You could always see if a local beekeeper wanted to site a hive on your land, you wouldn't need to do any maintenance yourself but maybe if you wanted to give beekeeping a go yourself in a couple of years, you'd have someone on hand to 'show you the ropes'.

Looks like they have been smoking :D

Thank you all so much, all the information is very useful. We are actually hoping to move house soon and if all goes well it may be possible to site a hive but our current garden just isn't a great location for various reasons. Thank you also for the great advice, it is all very helpful. To...

Hi everyone I am in the early stages of this bee addiction that has obviously gripped you all ;) I plan to do some courses early next year and in the meantime am reading every bee book I can lay my hands on and have already learnt lots from this very useful forum...... plus OH and I plan to...