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I wear a beejacket and jeans. I used to wear wellies but it just makes beekeeping unenjoyable wearing too hot clobber.

Thanks. I'll have a look. I've been looking for a breathable waterproof solution to cycle to work for a while

The shorter one would probably give you most freedom of movement - I used to keep a proper cape for cycling in the wet though ...rolled...

Do you reckon they would be good for cycling to work?

They toughen you up and build up strength in the legs. In the end, you just go out in a bluey and shorts and no complaining.

I have a barbour wax jacket. It looks nice and ok to wear for 10 minute walk to the pub but I have no idea what other use they are good...

One of my colonies would have starved by now if it wasn't for opening in bad weather. It's all about priorities

I love seeing new queens succeed. I think that’s my highlight. I love the first proper look in after winter to see what there is but...

my grandfather always made his own seed compost, he'd sent me down the garden on a dry spring day (remember those?) and I'd skim off the...

My bloody carrots aren't coming up

Same. 'Give me a call. The later the better'. Great chats about bees

It's a method used by commercial beefarmers, so will never be endorsed by bbka. A case in point, a facebook post was put out about the...

I levelled some ground to put down pallets as stands for more beehives. Also organised some national equipment for sale as I am moving...

Nice. I have customers that buy at least 4 12oz jars at a time. 3lb buckets might be a good idea. I'm thinking 12oz for £7 or 3lb bucket...

i buy small honey buckets which hold 3 or 5lbs etc, Dani was helpful on this some time back