#MyTime with the Bees

Before the Move

It took five trips to the out-apiary – three yesterday to get the bees moved box by box and a couple of visits today to tidy up, clear the site, strim and pick up a few stragglers.

They are now at home in our garden along with our one other colony so #MyTime (and indeed our time) with the Bees becomes much more manageable.

Our aim is to have just a few colonies – no more than five – in the garden where we can enjoy them and easily get to them for any necessary inspections.

After the Move

The bees have settled well in their new position on the decking outside of our workshop.  David has screened them off so we can continue to work in the area whilst getting the apiary set out as we need it.

We have a lot of kit to sort though so the Winter tasks will include much sorting and getting rid of equipment which is either ill-matched or surplus to requirements.  But that can be done over time and doesn’t need to be done to a deadline.

So, welcome bees – you’re home.