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Hello all, some practical advice would be appreciated. A 14x12 frame in the hive has for some reason bowed considerably. The bees had initially drawn out the foundation and it had been filled with stores. At some stage it failed and now the bees have compensated by drawing out a second layer of...

According to "Oak before Ash we are in for a splash, but Ash before Oak we are in for a soak" we should be in for a good summer. Here in Mid Wales saw the first hint of green on the Ash yesterday. Oak had been in leaf for a nearly two weeks.

Just goes to show how spring arrives at a different rate depending on location. Here in mid- Wales my bees are sited under a plum tree and it is at least a week away from blossom appearing. We are pretty high up here as well.

First inspection today and all appears well. The bees are active and very good tempered just as the were last year. Plenty of stores available to them and I could see sealed brood and larvae (not eggs but it was a very quick look). I did not see the queen though which is unusual as she was...

Hello all After talking about it for a few years the wife bought a beehaus (yes I can hear both cheers and groans) for my Christmas present. Reading lots and looking forward to getting bees in a couple of months. Have lots of questions and will post them in the appropriate places over the coming...