Beekeeping Tips
Feeding your bees
Feeding in the winter
1. Bees are vulnerable at this time of year
2. Make sure your bees don't run out of food
3. Provide fondant if you think they are short of stores
4. A small investment on fondant might turn out to have been invaluable
Smoker Fuel
What can you burn in your smoker?
1. Rotten wood
2. Cardboard
3. Pine Cones
4. Wood shavings
Showing Honey
Top tips for showing
1. Two identical jars
2. No labels
3. Clean, new lids
4. Fill with the correct weight - one pound of honey
5. Don't think you aren't good enough!