tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741306664184117964.comments2023-05-07T09:25:10.024+01:00Diary of a novice bee-keeperStephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11749896163352267347noreply@blogger.comBlogger194125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741306664184117964.post-41445602224214596282013-07-20T20:27:02.446+01:002013-07-20T20:27:02.446+01:00That's amazing how they paint the hives with t...That's amazing how they paint the hives with those patterns. I've recently wrote about my trip to a Sicilian apiary on my blog - they have multicoloured hives! Are you based in Greece?DrBeekeeper.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09864701901746484730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741306664184117964.post-19469798092101789932013-06-05T02:39:47.926+01:002013-06-05T02:39:47.926+01:00Not unlike here...out of 6 hives, we've lost 3...Not unlike here...out of 6 hives, we've lost 3 as of today. Keeping on.Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03931005791882603935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741306664184117964.post-18572469980776571922013-06-05T02:37:29.144+01:002013-06-05T02:37:29.144+01:00Exellent post! Thanks for spreading the word so as...Exellent post! Thanks for spreading the word so as to inform the public! <br />Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03931005791882603935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741306664184117964.post-48166978723956689382013-05-18T09:14:39.482+01:002013-05-18T09:14:39.482+01:00Thanks for your support, Gary.Thanks for your support, Gary.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11749896163352267347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741306664184117964.post-64264555833935835492013-05-12T10:07:12.541+01:002013-05-12T10:07:12.541+01:00Lu - I've seen this many times via Twitter. Lo...Lu - I've seen this many times via Twitter. Lots of indignant tweets directed at B&Q too.<br /><br />BTW have you seen the Bayer insecticide with free packet of bee friendly seeds combo? Shocking.<br />VPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741306664184117964.post-82204606757282132662013-05-11T20:28:33.427+01:002013-05-11T20:28:33.427+01:00Wow that surprising, we had heard on the grapevine...Wow that surprising, we had heard on the grapevine that B&Q had stopped selling neonicotinoids in the UK?<br /><br />Reference: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/9835181/BandQ-Homebase-and-Wickes-remove-bug-killers-blamed-for-decline-of-bees.html<br /><br />After reading the above article, it looks like B&Q are only removing one product, not all neonicotinoids containing products. Hence why you spotted this Stephen.<br /><br />As you say Stephen this nasty stuff indeed, we have the same issue in New Zealand, Local garden centres selling this cr*p. We blogged about that a couple of months ago:-<br />http://kiwimana.co.nz/neonicotinoids-available-now-at-your-garden-centre/<br /><br />Did you ask the manager why they are selling this?<br /><br />See ya…Gary<br />Gary Fawcetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13721701565014781005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741306664184117964.post-63655556910653370172013-05-11T17:32:24.284+01:002013-05-11T17:32:24.284+01:00Totally agree.
Look forward to hearing what B&...Totally agree.<br />Look forward to hearing what B&Q's response is to this being pointed out to them.<br />Maybe any readers can repost to Facebook/Twitter and spread the word! Luhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11551883386326347694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741306664184117964.post-42894317506180316762013-05-06T02:00:32.760+01:002013-05-06T02:00:32.760+01:00Hi Stephen,
Sad to hear about your losses.
I wou...Hi Stephen,<br /><br />Sad to hear about your losses.<br /><br />I would be keen to see a photo of your polyhives? How do you find them compared to wooden hive boxes?<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Gary<br />Gary Fawcetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13721701565014781005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741306664184117964.post-76341889912435699662013-04-30T10:36:14.607+01:002013-04-30T10:36:14.607+01:00Did you see Pete on the telly yesterday?
Not sure...Did you see Pete on the telly yesterday?<br /><br />Not sure he was in Chippenham though!<br /><br />Sorry to see you've lost around 50% of your hives over the winter, do you know how you've fared compared to other beekeepers?<br /><br />VPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741306664184117964.post-90968204605290198582013-01-18T22:47:50.377+00:002013-01-18T22:47:50.377+00:00hey! please tell me if in the 3th photo it's a...hey! please tell me if in the 3th photo it's a queen excluder on the entering to stop the queen from getting out? and also, what type of paint had you used. thx. Best regards, Bogdan, from Romania.il grande Bobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10855092615281854417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741306664184117964.post-89598813398885347342013-01-18T22:45:40.657+00:002013-01-18T22:45:40.657+00:00hey! please tell me, in the 3th photo you have a q...hey! please tell me, in the 3th photo you have a queen excluder on the blue and gray mininucs to spot the queen from getting out? how many frames are in the mininucs and what tipy of paint did you use? thx a lot! best regards, Bogdan, from Romania.il grande Bobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10855092615281854417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741306664184117964.post-35288304376790546702012-10-29T01:34:55.743+00:002012-10-29T01:34:55.743+00:00Hi Stephen,
I'm wondering how the punch queens...Hi Stephen,<br />I'm wondering how the punch queens did. Sorry if I missed that post.Joanhttp://www.iminthegardentoday.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741306664184117964.post-84180276606023245492012-10-08T20:05:42.514+01:002012-10-08T20:05:42.514+01:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18350452502828384768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741306664184117964.post-90470601415902833932012-09-30T13:13:55.327+01:002012-09-30T13:13:55.327+01:00Joan, I punched some holes in the foil to let the ...Joan, I punched some holes in the foil to let the water run through out onto the ground. The wax solidified on the foil. But this was my first time doing this, so I'm sure my method could be improved. Let me know how you get on, please. Blog your results and we'll see what is the optimum method! Good luck. Steve.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11749896163352267347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741306664184117964.post-44216160968069001832012-09-29T19:18:41.456+01:002012-09-29T19:18:41.456+01:00Does the foil tray hold/catch alot of water? I'...Does the foil tray hold/catch alot of water? I'm just wondering if I need to accommodate running water during those 90 mins. Thanks for this idea Stephen, I'm going to try it next time I have old well used comb to cull out.Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03931005791882603935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741306664184117964.post-24217911972073940212012-09-29T19:16:18.936+01:002012-09-29T19:16:18.936+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03931005791882603935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741306664184117964.post-74517111328757771742012-09-26T17:13:08.299+01:002012-09-26T17:13:08.299+01:00Thank you Joan! I was doing the same as you and n...Thank you Joan! I was doing the same as you and not enjoying the mess. And the hive gets a clean, too.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11749896163352267347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741306664184117964.post-86559359310563286382012-09-26T17:03:38.074+01:002012-09-26T17:03:38.074+01:00Excellent idea! We cut it all out and melt it all ...Excellent idea! We cut it all out and melt it all in a crock pot then strain it but your idea gets rid of the casings first, leaving less to screen out of the melted wax. I like it!Joanhttp://www.iminthegardentoday.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741306664184117964.post-78975037802683235742012-09-22T04:07:16.442+01:002012-09-22T04:07:16.442+01:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741306664184117964.post-9139400325249101062012-09-17T06:28:01.613+01:002012-09-17T06:28:01.613+01:00These tips square measure extremely great! I’ve be...These tips square measure extremely great! I’ve been blogging for a few month and I’ve been wiggling with Thesis for regarding two months. I knew nothing regarding websites, the way to create a journal, etc. I still understand little however managed to accomplish lots of nice things simply by reading your blogs! impart you!John Smithhttp://www.amkayproducts.com/sterile-surgical-gloves.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741306664184117964.post-15142787593485954332012-09-13T15:40:01.325+01:002012-09-13T15:40:01.325+01:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.John Smithhttp://www.amkayproducts.com/sterile-surgical-gloves.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741306664184117964.post-37269014193541565862012-08-09T10:04:39.415+01:002012-08-09T10:04:39.415+01:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.be a beekeeperhttp://ehoneybees.com/How-to-be-a-beekeeper/How-to-be-a-beekeeper.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741306664184117964.post-76650630736205851402012-07-30T02:09:41.401+01:002012-07-30T02:09:41.401+01:00Beautiful!!! And applause is always nice. What a ...Beautiful!!! And applause is always nice. What a great day and lovely by-standers. That photo makes me smile!Joanhttp://www.iminthegardentoday.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741306664184117964.post-48884043933683327562012-07-17T20:07:23.733+01:002012-07-17T20:07:23.733+01:00Complete failure. The colony built comb all over ...Complete failure. The colony built comb all over the cells I had grafted on the frame. And then I noticed that a queen had been laying in the comb they had made! Where did she come from?! So the colony wasn't queenless after all.<br /><br />So much for that experiment. But I will try again next year.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11749896163352267347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741306664184117964.post-66800761798926812182012-07-17T18:08:26.540+01:002012-07-17T18:08:26.540+01:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389572324972317154noreply@blogger.com