Garden apiarys

[Ian123]

YES my wife really did nearly die from a simple bee sting......
thankfully in her case the paramedics got here in time.

sarkey comments about noses etc etc are really not required!

Come on he clearly was not referring to your good ladies condition or the fact she had a close shave, you had not even mentioned it! For many a couple of hives in the garden is ideal the simple fact of the matter is that for those with little experience issues they can’t deal with can crop up. I stated with my mum in an association apiary and before moving them home had some months there. Not necessarily ideal but at least you had more confidence dealing with them in the garden.

 

[Curly green finger's]

On this occasion, I agree with you. Not as part of some academic argument but because I have personal experience which compels me to speak.
As some of you know, my own son died of anaphylaxis following a single bee sting. He was just 17 and we believed, as some of you do, that nothing bad would ever happen to us. It is the hardest thing in the world to watch someone die. Harder still when it is one of your own family.
I pray none of you ever feels that pain.

I didn't know this B+.. And I can understand your feelings on the subject.
I respect that you carried on beekeeping after what happened very admirable.

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[B+.]

I didn't know this B+.. And I can understand your feelings on the subject.
I respect that you carried on beekeeping after what happened very admirable.

I almost didn't. I couldn't allow Simons death to be for nothing though. That is why I dedicate so much effort to breeding and teaching others what I do. We have so much to learn from countries like Germany where they have breeding institutes and breeding associations where we might have beekeeping associations. Instead of arguing over minutiae, they co-operate and work with the best bees anywhere

 

[Curly green finger's]

I almost didn't. I couldn't allow Simons death to be for nothing though. That is why I dedicate so much effort to breeding and teaching others what I do. We have so much to learn from countries like Germany where they have breeding institutes and breeding associations where we might have beekeeping associations. Instead of arguing over minutiae, they co-operate and work with the best bees anywhere

Well keep doing the good work

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[Curly green finger's]

Well keep doing the good work

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Sorry I'm at the out apiary

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[Murox]

I almost didn't. I couldn't allow Simons death to be for nothing though. That is why I dedicate so much effort to breeding and teaching others what I do. We have so much to learn from countries like Germany where they have breeding institutes and breeding associations where we might have beekeeping associations. Instead of arguing over minutiae, they co-operate and work with the best bees anywhere

Sadly inward-looking and “small island syndrome” are inherent in Britain.

 

[thorn]

It's interesting to see how the makeup of this forum has changed. When I first came here the usual response to someone expressing a reservation about bees in the garden was that the neighbours could like it or lump it. Neighbours complaining about being stung were, it seems, making it up.

 

[Ian123]

It's interesting to see how the makeup of this forum has changed. When I first came here the usual response to someone expressing a reservation about bees in the garden was that the neighbours could like it or lump it. Neighbours complaining about being stung were, it seems, making it up.

Well I think there is a difference. If I thought any complaints were for the sake of it I would tell them to take a hike! If it appeared a genuine complaint and coincided with me being aware of an aggressive hive for instance I would deal with it differently. My main neighbour is a school never had an issue and regularly in contact with the caretaker.

 

[madasafish]

Well I think there is a difference. If I thought any complaints were for the sake of it I would tell them to take a hike! If it appeared a genuine complaint and coincided with me being aware of an aggressive hive for instance I would deal with it differently. My main neighbour is a school never had an issue and regularly in contact with the caretaker.

The school we are beside - the entrance is 100 meters away - apppear blissfully unaware we have bees in the graden. Long may it continue..

 

[B+.]

Sadly inward-looking and “small island syndrome” are inherent in Britain.

Indeed. It seems that people are reluctant to see reason until it affects them personally.

 

[For want of a better word]

Indeed. It seems that people are reluctant to see reason until it affects them personally.

AND the new 2 hive owner sticks their bees in a nice convenient place in their back yard!

Phew... this is getting a tad tedious!

Keep safe out there!
Chons da

 

[Beefriendly]

I for one shall continue to keep around a dozen hives in my back garden.
One day I may have to change this. But until such time, there they are and there they are staying.

 

[For want of a better word]

OMG... we have to put up with this ...... for another six months.

Thank God I am classed as a key worker / beefarmer and thus I am allowed to get out to my out apiaries.

The saving grace of NOT keeping bees in the back garden!!!!

Chons da

 

[Beefriendly]

OMG... we have to put up with this ...... for another six months.

Put up with what?
So far seen some tall stories, some sad stories. Fortunately I have a few out apiaries that I can escape to....one even has a trout lake attached/ big grin/ although as it hasn't been stocked recently bit like fly fishing in a swimming pool...

 

[deemann1]

I use to keep bees in the garden while I still had out apiarys I decided to move them in the end .
Just listening to kids playing in all the gardens around me and on trampolines ect it was always on the back of my mind what if ,what if ... I don't think bees should be in built up areas housing estates... I couldn't bare the thought of someone's kid getting hurt all because I wanted to observe my bees

 

[Beefriendly]

Totally agree...as was said location location location...
There are obvious no no's but for those in a no no situation to suggest it;'s a no no for everyone is ridiculous.

 

[Popparand]

Chop the leylandii.

 

[Curly green finger's]

Chop the leylandii.

I have been slowly, and replacing with Hazel and Holly.
I've got to replace it the prevailing wind comes over the common. towards the house I've built 6 ft high stone walls and terraced it

 

[Bear]

OMG... we have to put up with this ...... for another six months.

Thank God I am classed as a key worker / beefarmer and thus I am allowed to get out to my out apiaries.

The saving grace of NOT keeping bees in the back garden!!!!

Chons da

As a Beekeeper you are allowed to “attend your livestock” wherever your Aipery is without any restrictions. Same as a farmer tending to his sheep, cattle etc.
National bee unit has instructions on this. And it is for the whole of the uk and does not say a minimum amount of hives or distance.