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So got back from work tonight and as always went up to see what the bees were up to... Was about 6 - 6.30 so wasn't expecting much. Quite surprised to see lots of activity round the entrances of all three hives and even pollen going in. Warm evening and plenty of Ivy still in flower within our...

Well looks like I have managed to get three strong hives this far which to my mind isn't too bad for a guy that only got started this year. Have to say it would not have been possible without the help of this group and in particular B+ who has been a great help and the saviour of my original...

From what I can find on the web it looks like a Meter-box Carder Bee. Never seen one before. Are they a common visitor to our UK gardens?

Hi All, I am new to this wonderful world of keeping bees thanks to my dear lady wife buying me a colony for my birthday. What I really need right now is an experienced Beekeeper to mentor me in the craft and hopefully pass on the information that you just can not find in books. I am just south...

Good evening all, I am in need of some advice from the better beekeepers than I. Today Myself and a work colleague, someone who knew all about keeping bees he said... (Hmmm, not so sure now) Anyway, he went through the frames one by one as I took some pictures. He said everything was fine and to...

Hi everyone... My new bees all seem to have settled in very nicely and upon inspection the brood box is filling nicely with lots of activity going on during the warmer days which is giving me great pleasure I can assure you. However I guess I feel somewhat like a new mother of a first born and...

Hello all, Been in and out of this forum for quite awhile stripping it of the great information and advice that many before me have posted.... finally have registered and here I am! We were lucky enough to move into a lovely old cottage with huge gardens late last year and from the day we...