Hi everyone!
So, all being well, we will have an allotment only a 5 minute walk from our house. We've been down to see it today and it looks decent. All we noticed was there is a lot of thistles and someone left some orange barriers down the front. Also there are chickens in there which seem to have come through from next door.
Compared to what we have previously been offered, this allotment is great. It's also going to be my primary apiary, although my garden colony will probably stay put.
Since it is pretty much a blank canvas, what would you recommend I do to make it a good apiary? My wife will want most of it for her plants and veg but I'll get a little bit at the back (I hope!).
To reduce chances of hive theft, all will be painted in a way to not stand out as obvious. Also, I think I'll plant some dense bushes/hedges or maybe stick up a fence with climbers on - so they're out of sight.
What could I plant to be some dense forage for the bees? I'll try to make it so there is something for them as a little backup all year round.
Really chuffed about this like!
So, all being well, we will have an allotment only a 5 minute walk from our house. We've been down to see it today and it looks decent. All we noticed was there is a lot of thistles and someone left some orange barriers down the front. Also there are chickens in there which seem to have come through from next door.
Compared to what we have previously been offered, this allotment is great. It's also going to be my primary apiary, although my garden colony will probably stay put.
Since it is pretty much a blank canvas, what would you recommend I do to make it a good apiary? My wife will want most of it for her plants and veg but I'll get a little bit at the back (I hope!).
To reduce chances of hive theft, all will be painted in a way to not stand out as obvious. Also, I think I'll plant some dense bushes/hedges or maybe stick up a fence with climbers on - so they're out of sight.
What could I plant to be some dense forage for the bees? I'll try to make it so there is something for them as a little backup all year round.
Really chuffed about this like!
Jazz