Went to look at the local farmer's site today - looks very promising. Plenty of established trees but not enclosed. Quiet, sheltered and secluded. No immediate water source but troughs and streams quite close. Need to check risk of pesticides from surrounding fields.
Think I might invest in a hive soon and then see if I can pick up a swarm. Considering Thorne's Budget flat pack National. Would like 14"x12" brood box but not available in budget format. May just get an eke next year and then buy bigger frames then - may well do shook swarm anyway.
All the bee suppliers are not taking any orders for nucs now anyway and prices are pretty high this year - min £200!
Exciting times.
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