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Tag: observation

Midwinter Apiary Visit

Posted on December 30, 2020 by jen3972

We have had a lot of rain, stormy weather, and low temperatures here in the south east over the past couple of weeks so apart from strapping down the hives against Storm Bella, I've not been over to the apiary. It was cold and damp today, but I wanted to have a look at the … Continue reading Midwinter Apiary Visit →

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More inspection boards

Posted on January 13, 2020 by jen3972

We are due some sporty weather over the net few days due to Storm Brendan passing through, and there is no sign yet of any spring forage, although I did notice the hazel catkins in the field opposite me, and the gorse shrubs - even though they are few and far between in my area … Continue reading More inspection boards →

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Checking your new bees

Posted on June 16, 2019 by jen3972

If you have recently acquired some bees for your new hive, you might be wondering how and when to check them. The books will tell you various things, but the balance is about familiarising yourself with handling bees, and allowing the colony to settle and get on with the essential task of building wax and … Continue reading Checking your new bees →

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