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One of the few interesting sections on Martha's program (don't get me started on the manuka segment!) was the pollen analysis she had done. It would be interesting to find out what makes up my honey. Has anyone ever had it done and has an idea of cost? any contact details for people/labs who do...

Demaree'd one of my hives 3 weeks ago so all brood will have emerged by this weekend. I know from the last inspection that they have started storing honey. So, what do with them; extraction is problematic as they're 14 x 12. My initial thought was to place under new brood box and bruise the...

Acquired some bees b4 xmas (like you do!) which were on std National brood. Left them over winter (with fondant) and have come through OK I run 14x12 so thought I would do a Bailey change to switch them. Had the 14x12 box with foundation (have no drawn comb) above for almost 3 weeks now, but...

Could anyone share a recipe for skin cream that doesn't involve liquid paraffin or borax or any other lab produced chemical or non-renewable ingredient (ie mined or refined) Wanting to make a 'natural' cream that is soft enough but not too oily on the skin, any experiences shared are...

Thinking of having a spring weekend away and came across details of an auction down weymouth way and could probably convince toh that a couple of hrs at an auction is worthwhile :) Has anyone been to the Dorset/Weymouth assoc auction at Broadmayne before, just wondering what sort of size it is...