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Beekeeping gear – DIY or buy?
Beekeeping can be an expensive hobby. There’s a lot of gear involved – from the hives themselves, to the suit and gloves, to all the useful little tools and accessories.
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Your Summer Beekeeping Checklist
Preparations, inspections and key jobs to remember
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Extraction made easy
Spring signals the beginning of honey-making season for your bees. Towards the end of summer, your hives will be heaving with honey, and it will be time for your job – extraction.
Extraction is a fairly simple process, but if you haven’t done it before, it can seem complicated. If you want to sell your honey, or export it, it gets trickier, so it’s good to work out what you need to do before you start.
Here’s what you need to know:
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8 Reasons to Start Beekeeping
Wondering about getting started with beekeeping? Here are the 8 best reasons to go for it.
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Winter is coming
Much like us, bees prefer to spend winter snuggling up for warmth, staying indoors, and eating as much as they can. But they can’t do that without adequate food, a warm hive, and protection from the elements.
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