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Tag Archives: log hives
Lockdown winter projects
Have you ever wondered what beekeepers do in winter? My own strategy is to try and eat my own weight in honey. Others are more industrious. Here are a few examples our group has shared over lockdown.
Keeping bees in trees – new article, book and hive
The ancient art of tree-based beekeeping, whether that is in a hollow tree or in a log hive, is becoming more popular. This article in today’s Telegraph online newspaper gives a good basic introduction to the subject, talking with the … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Hives, Log hive, Newspaper articles, Publications
Tagged book, Hives, log hives, tree hives
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ONBG meeting, 27th June 2015
Ten beekeepers from across four counties gathered at Chris Parks’ unique apiary at his home, the beautiful and peaceful Acorn Education grove near Swindon, to view his skeps and log hives, and discuss ancient and modern styles of beekeeping.
Oxfordshire Natural Beekeeping Group 
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