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 Topic: green gathering in chepstow , wales.... talk/demonstration |
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| hannah donovan Replies: 3 Views: 6283 |
 Forum: Balanced Beekeeping events and training Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 3:26 pm Subject: went well |
| for those interested the bee caring talk and demonstration of hives went very well...we kept getting stopped and asked questions for the whole weekend.. | |
| Topic: green gathering in chepstow , wales.... talk/demonstration |
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| hannah donovan Replies: 3 Views: 6283 |
Forum: Balanced Beekeeping events and training Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2018 12:12 am Subject: green gathering in chepstow , wales.... talk/demonstration |
| Hi all..
I am by no means an expert, but i do know the basics of bee caring and i own a topbar made to phils specs, and i also have old langstroth and national and commercial beehives i have also bo ... |
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| Topic: New book nearing completion... |
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| hannah donovan Replies: 14 Views: 29450 |
Forum: The Barefoot Beekeeper - the book, the podcast and the app! Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2018 12:04 am Subject: large print/dyxlexic freindly |
| Hi Phil
well i thought i would give a suggestion, how about a large print edition for shorter sighter and older readers and a colour coded or shorter edition for dyxlexic people...as you know readin ... |
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| Topic: ANYONE KNOW OF ANY DYXLEXIC FREINDLY BOOKS? |
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| hannah donovan Replies: 3 Views: 17844 |
Forum: Beekeeping Book and Product Reviews Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 4:13 am Subject: thankyou |
| i have just checked in on this post after not being on the foum for a year... there are some good ideas here... thankyou all for the replies. putting phils nbook into speach would be good... I think ... | |
| Topic: What are some good bee plants??? |
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| hannah donovan Replies: 19 Views: 45577 |
Forum: Bee products, recipes, bee plants and apitherapy Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 3:43 am Subject: What are some good bee plants??? |
| my bees Love the Lavender, Borage, blackberry and the budleia.... bees love herbs and meadow plants, but i would definatly plant early flowering ones as the bees need them when they first come out to ... | |
| Topic: transfer |
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| hannah donovan Replies: 3 Views: 3213 |
Forum: Balanced Beekeeping events and training Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 2:57 am Subject: crop and chop on you tube |
| found this... crop and chop https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vb7UlgmWB00 | |
| Topic: transfer |
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| hannah donovan Replies: 3 Views: 3213 |
Forum: Balanced Beekeeping events and training Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 2:52 am Subject: you tube vids |
| Look on you tube for videos shwong you how to do this.... i am pretty sure phil chandler has one on this subject, i rember him cutting the sides very carefully...i might be wrong, my memory is playing ... | |
| Topic: which breed of bee is the most pasive please. |
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| hannah donovan Replies: 4 Views: 4808 |
Forum: Beginners start here Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 9:01 am Subject: which breed of bee is the most pasive please. |
| Hi all.
Xan anyone tell me which breed of bee is the most passive as i am about to put a topbar hive on scout land where there are children , so i need the least aggressive bees... i know that my b ... |
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| Topic: LONDON winter CONFERENCE IN 0ct |
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| hannah donovan Replies: 0 Views: 7149 |
Forum: Balanced Beekeeping events and training Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2015 5:20 pm Subject: LONDON winter CONFERENCE IN 0ct |
| Saturday 3rd October
Hawkwood Plant Nursery 115 Hawkwood Crescent, Chingford, E4 7UH from 11 till 4. contact leabees for more details. workshops are planned. |
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| Topic: Any top bar beekeepers in the Nottingham area? |
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| hannah donovan Replies: 3 Views: 9524 |
Forum: Local Groups and Mentors, UK and Ireland Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 2:24 am Subject: swarm section |
| hi Robin
there is a swarm wanted and offered section on the forum.. take a look you might get lucky.. good luck with finding someone local to you.. i had to start a group to find people..it is hard i ... |
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| Topic: LONDON MEET 3RD SEPT ..7PM |
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| hannah donovan Replies: 0 Views: 7687 |
Forum: Local Groups and Mentors, UK and Ireland Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 9:43 pm Subject: LONDON MEET 3RD SEPT ..7PM |
HI ALL SADLY DUE TO FAMILY ILL HEALTH I WILL BE CANCELLING THIS MONTHS MEETING... The BFG (bee friendly group) is a london group for anyone interested in sustainable bee keeping, we wil ... |
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| Topic: Populated hive on offer |
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| hannah donovan Replies: 3 Views: 8400 |
Forum: Swarms and sites - offered and wanted Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2015 3:29 pm Subject: e-MAILED YOU |
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i have sent you an e-mail a few days a gao, hope you got it..please let me know and if you have already re-homed your bees.... (pretty please) many thanks Hannah |
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| Topic: london group...website here.. |
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| hannah donovan Replies: 4 Views: 11596 |
Forum: Local Groups and Mentors, UK and Ireland Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2015 10:06 pm Subject: NOT insulting |
| i want a group where people whp live in london and surrounding area can go and actually chat to one another about their experiences and what is happening with their bees, and pick up tips ..and to fee ... | |
| Topic: london group...website here.. |
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| hannah donovan Replies: 4 Views: 11596 |
Forum: Local Groups and Mentors, UK and Ireland Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 6:52 am Subject: london group...website here.. |
| Hi i started a group, already have interest , so i made a website, please take a look and leave suggestions, and your name and contact if you would like to come along..
http://hugginghannah2.wix.co ... |
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| Topic: London..phil chandler |
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| hannah donovan Replies: 3 Views: 9505 |
Forum: Balanced Beekeeping events and training Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2015 8:38 pm Subject: i agree |
| yes i agrre, as i want to learn as much as i can an=bout sustainable living and eco issues, and living the most natural life i can.. so looking at the talks there are and the workshops it is well wor ... | |
| Topic: London..phil chandler |
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| hannah donovan Replies: 3 Views: 9505 |
Forum: Balanced Beekeeping events and training Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2015 12:56 am Subject: London..phil chandler |
| This sunday 19TH July 11am -6pm in camden.. permaculture show with phil chandler
description on site The Barefoot Beekeeper – practical & natural beekeeping in top bar hives Phil Chandle ... |
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| Topic: Natural beekeeping group NW London |
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| hannah donovan Replies: 6 Views: 14503 |
Forum: Local Groups and Mentors, UK and Ireland Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2015 4:00 pm Subject: Natural beekeeping group NW London |
| my cap lock does not mean i am angry or shouting, just cap lock gets stuck.. sorry if anyoen thinks i am being rude.. i am not.. just bad keybnoard. | |
| Topic: West Counrty Beekeeping Convention July 4-5 2015 |
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| hannah donovan Replies: 1 Views: 7883 |
Forum: Balanced Beekeeping events and training Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2015 3:07 pm Subject: learned a lot |
| it was the best weekend all year... i learned a lot, i had no idea about log hives or tree hives... although its obvious now...
there were so many lovely bee people there and so very helpful.. look ... |
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| Topic: how ?? |
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| hannah donovan Replies: 1 Views: 7604 |
Forum: Photo gallery Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2015 6:32 pm Subject: how ?? |
| how do i add pics... got some nice ones from natural bee conference.. | |
| Topic: ANY SECONDHAND BOOKS PLEASE |
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| hannah donovan Replies: 4 Views: 6399 |
Forum: Beginners start here Posted: Mon May 25, 2015 9:27 pm Subject: thankyou |
| thankyo for the info on the liabrary, i didnt see that,, i dont use forums usually.. so not used to how they work really... i do use this forum as its the BEST FOR BEES.. | |
| Topic: Londoners going to NATURAL BEEKEEPING CONVENTION..JULY 4-5 |
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| hannah donovan Replies: 2 Views: 9669 |
Forum: Balanced Beekeeping events and training Posted: Mon May 25, 2015 9:18 pm Subject: click on course and events at top of the forum.. |
| http://westfield-farm.co.uk/events/south-west-natural-bee-keeping-convention-2
its here on this forum under course and events book now for 2015 |
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| Topic: Swarms available - Essex |
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| hannah donovan Replies: 15 Views: 21734 |
Forum: Swarms and sites - offered and wanted Posted: Mon May 25, 2015 9:14 pm Subject: no longer want a swarm.. |
| thankyou dave for your offer, but barbera has a point, and after discussion, both pete and I DECIDED WE MUST GET USED TO CARING FOR the swarm we have.. then next yer we can think about another colony | |
| Topic: Londoners going to NATURAL BEEKEEPING CONVENTION..JULY 4-5 |
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| hannah donovan Replies: 2 Views: 9669 |
Forum: Balanced Beekeeping events and training Posted: Sun May 24, 2015 9:24 am Subject: Londoners going to NATURAL BEEKEEPING CONVENTION..JULY 4-5 |
| hi ALL, ARE THERE ANY LONDONNERS OR SURROUNDING AREAS , GOING TO THE NATURAL BEEKEEPING CONVENTION, IT WOULD BE NCE TO HAVE A LITTLE GROUP GOING TOGETHER.. SO WE CAN ALL HOOK UP AND CHAT ABOUT OUR EX ... | |
| Topic: best time of day for transfuring bees? |
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| hannah donovan Replies: 5 Views: 7018 |
Forum: Beginners start here Posted: Fri May 22, 2015 11:27 pm Subject: dexters reply |
Thankyou dexter .. YES you are corret, it is a swarm in a makeshift hive, that we need to put into a permenant home.. so are you saying morning is best when they are all out foraging?  thanks agi ... |
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| Topic: what do i put on a beesting |
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| hannah donovan Replies: 14 Views: 16872 |
Forum: Beginners start here Posted: Fri May 22, 2015 11:19 pm Subject: thankyou all.. |
| thankyou for all the replies and interesting info..
i have to let people know i am a natural woman, i dont wear anti perspirant , perfume or hair products, i dont do makeup ... i use chemical free ... |
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| Topic: Swarms available - Essex |
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| hannah donovan Replies: 15 Views: 21734 |
Forum: Swarms and sites - offered and wanted Posted: Fri May 22, 2015 10:58 pm Subject: Barberas reply |
| yes barbera i know its phils site.. this is where i bagan ..i came eher first for advice, then i wanted to go on one of phils courses,... so i contacted him.. but the london courses were nothappen ... |
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| Topic: Swarms available - Essex |
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| hannah donovan Replies: 15 Views: 21734 |
Forum: Swarms and sites - offered and wanted Posted: Fri May 22, 2015 10:23 am Subject: THANKYOU |
| Hi dave...
I think you offered me a swarm today.. Here is where i got my advice from as you sounded doubtful.. i got it from phil chandler on topbarhive site. to quote .. Phil Chandler 'Don't ... |
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| Topic: what do i put on a beesting |
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| hannah donovan Replies: 14 Views: 16872 |
Forum: Beginners start here Posted: Fri May 22, 2015 3:22 am Subject: barbera reply |
| barbera, i have been told by other bee people that lemon balm is used as a lure for swarms, so not advisable if you want to avoid bees.. as it is an attractant.. | |
| Topic: what do i put on a beesting |
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| hannah donovan Replies: 14 Views: 16872 |
Forum: Beginners start here Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 6:43 pm Subject: inigo 50 reply |
| thankyou..very kind to give me a reply, ... i was looking for what it is you use to cover over the sting smell that alerts other bees to sting you too.. i know phil chandler mentioned it in a vid he d ... | |
| Topic: best time of day for transfuring bees? |
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| hannah donovan Replies: 5 Views: 7018 |
Forum: Beginners start here Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 6:31 pm Subject: best time of day for transfuring bees? |
| i just read another post about transfuring bees into new hive, someone suggested in dusk, becuase the queen is less likey to fly ...but what about in the s=daytime when the bees are mostly out foregin ... | |
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Conserving wild beesResearch suggests that bumble bee boxes have a very low success rate in actually attracting bees into them. We find that if you create an environment where first of all you can attract mice inside, such as a pile of stones, a drystone wall, paving slabs with intentionally made cavities underneath, this will increase the success rate. Most bumble bee species need a dry space about the size a football, with a narrow entrance tunnel approximately 2cm in diameter and 20 cm long. Most species nest underground along the base of a linear feature such as a hedge or wall. Sites need to be sheltered and out of direct sunlight. There is a spectacular display of wild bee hotels here More about bumblebees and solitary bees here Information about the Tree Bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum)
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