Wednesday 21 March 2012

Observation Hive

Just had my observation hive come through the post. I'm in a bit of a predicament with what to do with it now though. Whether to split a colony and keep an colony in the observation hive or to split the colony for 1- 4 days and merge them back after. The observation hive only has 2 brood frames and a super frame so it would be a small colony but I think they would be ok. Still undecided and will post with what I decide to do. This observation hive should be fantastic in drawing in crowds at food fairs.

Tuesday 6 March 2012

First market stall of the year and the bees are loving the weather

We have attended our first show of the year at love food festival in Bath. Didn't enjoy the early start on a Sunday and the long drive but it was well worth it getting Hilltop Honey in front of new customers. Mean while the bees at home are loving the unusually nice weather for this time of year and are taking full advantage of it. Couple of months they will be on the oil seed rape bringing in the first honey crop of the year.