Merging Colonies: How to Safely Combine Beehives
Discover the art of beekeeping and learn how to safely combine beehives for a thriving, resilient apiary. Master the newspaper method in thi
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The Pros and Cons of Feeding 1:1 vs 2:1 Sugar Syrup to Bees in the UK
Discover the best sugar syrup ratio for feeding bees in the UK. Learn the pros and cons of 1:1 vs 2:1 to ensure your honey bees thrive.
New Product Alert: Caucasian Mated Queen Bees
Caucasian Mated Queen Bees For Sale At Black Mountain Honey What is a Caucasian Queen Bee? Looking for a bee that will thrive on the...
Adam's Apiaries: The 2024 Season Begins With A Beekeeping Mistake
We Start The 2024 Season With A Beekeeping Mistake This blog post is the first of my 2024 beekeeping season updates. I will do my best to...
How To Harvest Honey?
Discover the art and science of beekeeping with our guide on how to harvest honey. Learn about factors influencing extraction timing and UK
Where Do I Place My Beehive?
Discover the ideal spot to place my beehive with these practical tips. From sunlight to shelter, find the perfect location for a thriving be
Queen Bees for Sale from Black Mountain Honey
Our Queen Bees For Sale Can Transform Your Beekeeping In the world of beekeeping, the role of the queen bee cannot be overstated. As the...
When To Add a Super To My Beehive?
Are you wondering when to add a super to my beehive? If so, this is the blog post for you! Introduction Beekeeping is an ancient and...
Starting Beekeeping: Things I Wish I Knew At The Beginning
I thought I'd just do a few hints and tips that I wish I knew or had thought about when starting beekeeping! A nuc is your friend...
It can only get better! Can't it?
So my last blog described the highs, well lows, of a beekeepers first season. In this post I'll describe a second year. I can't make as...
My Bees Have Swarmed! Now What?
My bees have swarmed! What next? There is nothing more worrying in the world of bees, than opening up your colony and thinking, ‘where...
Emergency, Supersedure or Swarm cells… or Play Cups!
Emergency, supersedure or swarm cells… or play cups! Swarm cells, supersedure cells, and emergency queen cells are all types of queen...
How To Buy Bees Online
Do you want to buy bees? This is the blog post for you! The world of beekeeping has experienced a surge in popularity as more people...
Should I Buy A Flow Hive?
Should I Buy A Flow Hive? In this blog, I am going to provide everything you need to know about Flow Hives. Are you wondering what is a...
How To Start Beekeeping
How To Start Beekeeping In this blog, I am going to answer the question; how to start beekeeping? I will look at what can go wrong and...
The North American Honey Bee Expo Blog
In August 2023, I received an email from Kamon Reynolds (Tennessee’s Bees) inviting me to attend the inaugural North American Honey Bee...
Is There A Queen In My Beehive?
How To Find The Queen In My Beehive? Are you asking yourself, is there a queen in my beehive? In the intricate world of beekeeping, the...
How To Catch Swarms
The sight of a swarm of bees can be both mesmerising and intimidating. However, catching swarms is a crucial skill for beekeepers and...
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