I get a contractor discount at the big box home stores, so I just built some bottom boards and inner and outer covers for the hives I want to get started, and saved a boatload, even versus driving...
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I get a contractor discount at the big box home stores, so I just built some bottom boards and inner and outer covers for the hives I want to get started, and saved a boatload, even versus driving...
Well, looks like I'm going to be making the jump here, as soon as I gather up some funds. Going to talk to a guy this week about getting a nuc or two when they're ready next month!
:D
Try the craft store. They usually sell blocks of pretty good pure beeswax for candlemaking. You should be able to pick up a 1lb block on the cheap.
Or thereabouts. :D
Been reading up on bees and beekeeping lately, and am currently deciding whether to take the plunge or not. Hope to learn a lot here, and at least discuss beekeeping, if not...