Getting ready for more bees

More correctly, this should be providing stands for more hives in the apiary.

Next Tuesday, 24th April 2012, we will put down some paving slabs.  We were going to do so after inspecting the bees but decided the other way round might be better – no point in upsetting the bees by opening the hives and getting them angry and then trying to add to their misery.  If you want to watch our efforts, we’ll be meeting about 2.30 pm.

We have our name down for a swarm – there have been 2 callouts already this year.

I must remember to take some Jeyes fluid with me, dilute it and put down some of the mole tunnels.  They hate the smell and there are already too many holes.

About apiarylandlord

Definitely past it - whatever it was - I may have blinked and missed it. New to beekeeping and totally entranced by the experience. That is probably all you need to know until I work out how secure this blog is. Great fan of recycling - see ilovefreegle.org to find your local group. Save things from landfill. Pass on your surplus, locally, for free or ask for things you need in case you can have someone's cast off again for free.
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