The Hive Guide™

What makes Langstroth a great bee hive type for...
Langstroth Hives are by far the most popular hives around the world. Here are five reasons we love them and use them ourselves. Bigger brood box Larger supers, better value...
What makes Langstroth a great bee hive type for...
Langstroth Hives are by far the most popular hives around the world. Here are five reasons we love them and use them ourselves. Bigger brood box Larger supers, better value...

When to do your first hive inspection UK
When to do your first hive inspection is a question we get asked a lot. This is very dependent on the weather. Generally speaking, it's not advised to inspect my hives...
When to do your first hive inspection UK
When to do your first hive inspection is a question we get asked a lot. This is very dependent on the weather. Generally speaking, it's not advised to inspect my hives...

How to secure beehives in the winter UK
Taking beehives through the winter in the UK it's vitally important that you prevent them from blowing over. If your hive blows over this is a surefire way for them...
How to secure beehives in the winter UK
Taking beehives through the winter in the UK it's vitally important that you prevent them from blowing over. If your hive blows over this is a surefire way for them...

How to Insulate Bee Hives for the Winter UK
There are lots of ways to insulate a beehive for winter. In this article, we'll discuss the best options for getting your hive in the best shape for winter. ...
How to Insulate Bee Hives for the Winter UK
There are lots of ways to insulate a beehive for winter. In this article, we'll discuss the best options for getting your hive in the best shape for winter. ...

Which is the better beehive type in the UK; nat...
In the UK there's two popular types of beehives: National and Langstroth. Deciding which is better is a rather contested topic. National bee hives advantages and disadvantages The National beehive was...
Which is the better beehive type in the UK; nat...
In the UK there's two popular types of beehives: National and Langstroth. Deciding which is better is a rather contested topic. National bee hives advantages and disadvantages The National beehive was...

Should I catch a swarm or buy a nuc of bees?
A common beekeeper's dilemma at the beginning of the bee season when they are thinking about expanding their apiary or replacing winter deaths is how to go about getting more...
Should I catch a swarm or buy a nuc of bees?
A common beekeeper's dilemma at the beginning of the bee season when they are thinking about expanding their apiary or replacing winter deaths is how to go about getting more...