Beehives and Accessories

There are many beehive designs available, all aiming to provide what you and your bees need... but which one is most popular, and why?

In a bee yard location, honeybees need a few basic things in order to thrive and not just survive.

The focal point of the Langstroth are the boxes in which your bees will live. This Product Guide looks at the options available when purchasing...

One is just fine. Right...?Beekeeping isn't the most expensive of hobbies. But no-one would claim that some of the equipment and tools necessary won't cost...

Bees build honeycomb cells based on their needs, and naturally, these cells are smaller than those created with artificial foundation. This article discusses the origins...

Let's face it - we humans generally love summer! Gone are the chilly days of winter and spring and, instead, we look forward to balmy...

Did you know that there are two different types of bottom boards?New beekeepers may not be aware that there are many types of bottom boards...

The result of 50 years of research, the Warre beehive is designed to mimic bees in nature as much as possible. We look at it's...

The top bar hive has emerged as a popular alternative to the Langstroth for people who are looking to avoid heavy lifting and/or enjoy a...

A look at the components of the Langstroth beehive and guidance on operational ​factors to keep your colony happy and healthy.

The first of a three-part blog series, describing how Sarah decided on her choice of hive.