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Winter In A Top Bar Hive

KBB Editor — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 18:53:47 +0000

We have decided what to do with the top bar hive for winter. We last examined it in mid-October to check out how much food it had. There are 14 or 15 full-size combs drawn out. The four in front had each had brood, but were mostly empty when we examined them. There was honey […]

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Changes in My Beekeeping Philosophy

Nancy Buffington — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 23:58:15 +0000

Every year has brought different experiences and changes in my beekeeping philosophy. Because of my experiences, I believe beekeepers have to be flexible and able to change.

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Top Bar Tips

Gene Rene' — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 21:36:40 +0000

Top Bar hives are so cool. One of my very first colonies was a booming top bar hive that became our first “honey cow” for the backyard. I love watching the bees work the comb down the length of the hive. If you build one, make an observation window so you can check them out […]

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