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Pertwood farm visit, 13th August 2016

Posted on August 20, 2016 by

Eight of the ONBG headed to Wiltshire to visit the first tree hive to be setup in the UK. This is at Pertwood farm, a source of excellent muesli. Lower Pertwood Farm is a 2,100 acre farm that has been organic for … Continue reading →

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Keeping bees in trees – new article, book and hive

Posted on April 27, 2016 by

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 →

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ONBG meeting, 12th Dec 2015: Hive design

Posted on December 17, 2015 by

Fifteen folk gathered at Gareth’s house to discuss the design of hives, and organising a Warré hive building workshop for the group next year. We were joined by Matthew Mercy, a professional Warré maker (website: zorbanet.com) Gareth gave a detailed … Continue reading →

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