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Where does everyone get their bee gear from?? I'd like to start browsing a few online retailers and im looking for a reliable one. Thanks

I read a lot about queens going missing or swarming to leave the hive queenless so my question is....can a nest ever become bee less or will queens always be produced by the remaining bees?? It seems if the queen is lost the bees just replace her

Hi, I'm looking for a mentor in the Blackpool, Fleetwood, Cleveleys area. I'm starting from scratch so the mentor needs to understand this. I'm not looking to rush into things and dont plan to get my first bees until next year until I know a bit more, have saved to buy some equipment and have...

Hi, My name is Marc, I’m very new to keeping bees. I’m from Fleetwood, Lancashire and I’m on the lookout for equipment as I have nothing and need everything it seems! I have loads of questions and I’m reading posts on here all the time and seem to be getting a general understanding of some...

Hi, I hope someone can help. As a total beginner, I’m hive-less! I don’t have so much as a frame to my name, but I’m desperate to start building up some equipment to get me started ready for 2016 when I hope to be in position to start my own hive. If anybody knows of a hive going spare...

Hi all, I've recently been thinking of getting myself a hive and some bees along with a bit of experience with a local bee keeper. I've just missed the 2 day course at Myerscough which is just my luck! I've been doing a bit of reading on hive life cycles etc which, I'm sure there is a lot...