Recent content by Davidholmes

I'm not aware of lots of lime trees but could be some distance away. Loads of ivy later in the season but this was produced July/August so a bit early for that?

I have some cut comb most of which is normal capped honey. There are some areas mostly round the edges of the frames where the cells are white and raised about 25% higher than the surrounding cells. The contents are pure white, smooth like fondant icing in texture and have an almost orange like...

Thanks for the comments I only have the one hive and it is in a sheltered spot so I don't think weather is an issue. I accept the comment about leather gloves and I have already washed my gloves to try and remove the pheromones but I am thinking chain mail might be better than nitrile :-(. I...

I bought a nuc last summer from a big supplier and was aware they were a bit sparky as soon as I hived them but being inexperienced thought it was normal variation. They overwintered well but now I find them very difficult to handle. As soon as I open the hive they fly up off the frames and I am...