May 19, 2015 | Beehive, Uncategorized
Check out progress on the top bar beehives in this video. They’re looking really good but there is one bar where the comb is growing on both sides. You’ll see a picture of that below. Would love any feedback you have about might be going on....
Apr 13, 2015 | Beehive, Home & Garden, Woodworking
Here’s the shortened version of the Top Bar Beehive build. Enjoy and you can also see the expanded versions of each step of the build. ebay Store...
Mar 28, 2015 | Beehive, Design Plans, Home & Garden, Woodworking
Here’s Part 2 of the Top Bar Beehive build….check out the video and the design plans below. The roof is attached to the new hive and the project is completed....
Mar 26, 2015 | Beehive, Home & Garden, Special Projects
The new bees arrived today (March 25th)…a little early, given the cold weather and not really ready for them yet, but here’s a video on putting the bees into the new Top Bar hives that were just built. If all goes well and they make it through the next...
Mar 22, 2015 | Beehive, Design Plans, Special Projects, Uncategorized, Woodworking
Here’s a how to video on building a new top bar beehive using thermally treated poplar. You can also print the complete design plans, and parts list which is posted below to build your own hive. Here are the plans and parts list..you can drag to your desktop and...
Mar 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
Here’s a sneak peak of this week’s upcoming top bar beehive build. This hive is made of thermally modified poplar, which is a really nice alternative to pine. It’s basically baked or cooked poplar that seals the wood making it suitable for outdoor...
Mar 17, 2015 | Beehive, Home & Garden, Uncategorized
Thanks to everyone for all of the great comments on Jon’s top bar beehive that unfortunately didn’t make it through the harsh New Jersey winter. Tons of great info, and it’s nice to see so many avid beekeepers tuning in and commenting so...
Mar 13, 2015 | Beehive, Special Projects, Uncategorized
Well, unfortunately the bees didn’t survive the winter… kinda sad news for anyone who’s been following the first year of Jon’s top bar beehive project, but it’s also been a great learning experience. The comments coming in on YouTube...
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