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I expanded this year from 1 to 8 hives but have now condensed them down to 5 stronger hives. I spent a fortune last year so am looking to consolidate in 2015 and rather than expanding too much I was thinking of making all my hives double brood or brood and half next year. My fist question is...

Just looking at possible Apiary sites for next year. I have been offered a piece of land under some large electric Pylons. I have heard that bee's and Pylons don't mix but not sure if there is any truth in this. Does anyone have any experience with Apiary's under Pylons? Cheers

I was speaking to a beekeeper today who's hives are located within a mile or two of mine. He seems to have been beekeeping for decades and only keeps Apis Mellifera Mellifera (Dark European) bees. In my 7 hives I have(I think) 4x Carniolan, 1x Buckfast and the 2x Dark. Is it good practice to...

Hi. I am thinking of becoming a beekeeper. I am guessing Spring will be the time time to start so I feel I should have plenty of time to attend courses, join a club etc to learn the skill. Before I start getting excited I would just like to check my garden would be ok to accomodate one or two...