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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Forage, early May 2011
With our first swarm in situ and my car thankfully back on the road, its first journey was to Hughenden Manor. Not for me to open the hive, but for the satisfaction of seeing that all was well.
Posted in Forage, Hughenden Manor, National Trust, Project Progress, Visitors
Tagged bee, colony, Inspection, queen, swarm
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David shares a tip
At the first inspection meeting of 2012, we were chatting about how we did things in our own hives. David shared the tip that he uses carpet samples cut down to the correct size above the crown board – at … Continue reading
Posted in General beekeeping, Hughenden Manor
Tagged carpet, crown board, insulation, quilt, warmth, wax moth
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First inspection
Well, we call it the first inspection, but Elvis had had a look on Friday when it was warmer and seen both queens and he greeted us with this fact as we met to go down to the hives. External … Continue reading
Posted in fondant, General beekeeping, Hughenden Manor, National Trust, Project Progress, varroa
Tagged bees, cappings, dead, fondant, frame, pollen, queen, varroa
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Here comes 2012
We had our first meeting of 2012, checking diaries, budgets and events. We plan to expand our hives and to add some events and activities to our repertoire. Before the meeting Janet wandered down to the apiary and confirmed that … Continue reading
Posted in Hughenden Manor, Project Progress, Uncategorized, varroa
Tagged bee, cappings, food, pollen, queen, stores, winter, woodpecker
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Missed opportunities and future plans
On my personal blog I have referred to some interesting price comparisons and my ‘best buys’ Our poject at Hughenden Manor has received some funds that will help to sustain it. One of the things I hope we can do … Continue reading
Posted in General beekeeping, Hughenden Manor, National Trust, Project Progress, Uncategorized, Visitors
Tagged bee suit, best buys, children, education, families, home
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Volunteer Event planned? Then it will snow!
As Jim mentioned at the NT Spring Conference today, every time an event is planned it seems to be effected by snow. We shared the snow that most of the country experienced at the weekend of 4th/5th February and I … Continue reading
Posted in Hughenden Manor, National Trust, Project Progress, Visitors
Tagged Bradenham, National Trust, snow, volunteer, West Wycombe
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Snow – a good time to spot the signs of neighbours
In this snow I am not keen to venture to the apiary at the Manor. I imagine much of what would be seen will be an echo of my own apiary so I will cheat and add a photo or … Continue reading
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