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Hi all. I have 2 hives that are very different in population size, and I want to equalize them a bit. One was a swarm from this year that is currently in 1 10-fr deep + 1 medium. The other is a swarm...

I guess I expected cosmetic defects like knots, but I thought the wood would be otherwise solid. Maybe I got a bad batch.



And that's with TiteBond3 in every joint. I guess there was a little...

thanks all. I'll fill the cracks and re-paint with a lighter color when these boxes come out of rotation.



actually, you're right, the cracked mediums were commercial and the un-cracked deeps...

Small-time newbie hobbyist. I started with 2 deeps, which I painted white (exterior oil-based) because that's what I had at the time. A year later, I bought 4 mediums from the same supplier, which I...

“There are in fact two things, science and opinion; the former begets knowledge, the latter ignorance.” ― Hippocrates
Perhaps a tad harsh, as conjecture based on knowledge has its place, when...

No extensive research here, just an interesting 1-off observation of drift after a split. I split my 1st hive last weekend, a walk-away, make-your-own-queen operation. I didn't do the 'both new hives...

My favorite paint is from the local freecycle and craigslist. Post a request and/or just search the posts, you'll be amazed at what you get for free. Paint, for some reason, seems to be one of those...

+1 for borage, brassicas, clovers, milkweeds, & mints. of course goldenrod and asters, which are fall staples here. add also willow (in bloom now and clouded with a diversity of pollinators I never...

+1 on Walmart bakery. five-gal, food-grade, and free. they all seem to be used for frosting. literally, unlimited supply.

+1 from me.

does anyone make liquids, pastes, etc. of propolis without using alcohol? I'm interested in playing with it to see what it does on cuts, but I'm not sure how you'd know if the propolis is doing...

my hearing isn't so great, so I have trouble listening for the buzz. I guess I could get a stetho, or fancy thermometer. but I have found that just putting my face in front of the IC notch works for...

Thanks all. I'm feeling much better about it today after handling one of the frames I built yesterday with the glue (TB3) now dried. Pretty solid. Still, I wish the grooves didn't run all the way...

I built my 1st hive with wax foundation and, accordingly, divided bottom bars (DBB). With just a little experience under my belt, I decided I wanted to experiment with foundationless next, so when...

like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOgCflLWPC4

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exactly what I wanted to hear, thanks kchendershott!!!

can you use veg oil or something else? I'd appreciate hearing about successful alternative recipes you have used. if I have to go to the store and buy shea butter, I might as well just buy...

how about this:
- free shipping (= shipping costs included in listed price) so no surprises at checkout
- discount for pickup (10% or whatever listed price minus shipping is)
- another discount...

bingo, thanks Ed!

can anyone provide it? someone in another thread said it was Santa BC, but that's not getting recognized in their online order form. I called Brushy and they said I had to get it from Bee Culture...

I just tried that code and got a message "The promotion code you entered is not valid. Please try again." I called Brushy and they said I had to get it from Bee Culture magazine...

I think it's a good idea Adrian, in fact, it was already on my list of things to do this winter! I was thinking an old 10-gal aquarium, sides painted black on the inside and insulated on the outside,...

moo - I share your concern about artificially heating the hive (with dark paint, tar paper, whatever) to the point that the bees think it's warmer out than it actually is, venture out for a poop...

not sure if anyone has posted this yet...
www.cornell.edu/video/?VideoID=1178