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Dr John Anderson & The Glen Hive by Taylor Hood.

March 25, 2022 Ann Chilcott 9 Comments

Introduction. This week Taylor Hood returns with another slice of Scottish beekeeping history. I’m interested in the Glen Hive too…

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Posted in: Beekeeping Education, Beekeeping Equipment, Beekeeping in Scotland, Chronic Bee Paralysis Virus., Double-walled hives Filed under: double-walled hives, Dr John Anderson, Scottish beekeeping education, the Glen hive

Eeek! It’s an Eke: What are they, and how do we use them?

February 11, 2022 Ann Chilcott 2 Comments

Blog News. We’re getting closer to spring here in the Scottish Highlands but the temperatures are in small figures close…

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Posted in: Beekeeping Equipment, Creating Space In A Hive Filed under: Bailey Eke, Ekes, Feed Eke, What are Ekes Used for? How to Use an Eke., What are Ekes?

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