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Bee Hive Foundation : So Many Foundations So Little Time

What kind of foundation should one use in a hive?  Now there’s a question that can start hours of conversations, and, sometimes, arguments.  I thought I’d weigh in with my two cents on the subject. First all the disclaimers: What … Continue reading

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Rendering Bees Wax

Rendering beeswax – melting it down, filtering the wax, and putting it into molds at Brookfield Farm Bees And Honey, Maple Falls, Washington Continue reading

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Playing Catch-Up : Making Bee Boxes & Frames On A Deadline

Preparing bee equipment: making boxes, painting bee boxes and wiring frames. How to wire frames without nails at Brookfield Farm Continue reading

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