The second swarm are now settled in the apiary which makes 3 hives there (see photo below) plus Andy’s hive which is near the pond.
The Apiary
All the hives so far are standard Portuguese ones, adapted to have open mesh floors which helps control the varroa mite. Matt is also in the middle of making a Abbe Warre hive and then has plans for a Top Bar hive. I am not mad on bees but even I have dared put on a ‘bee suit’ and had a look inside…they really are quite amazing.
Hi can see a lot is happening! am looking forward to come and see you at the seed day! /maiken
Looking forward to seeing you both too, and can’t wait to meet Una! And we wanna come see your place. xxx