This idea came from Simone as part of the recent “Suggestions 2020” post. Simone posted this photo from Google that shows the Fairy Door on a big tree, I’ve interpreted it in to a Native Bee Observation Box. This will not be for sale but will become part of the…
Basic Observation Hive Box I made a observation box recently that is like a Swiss Army Knife, being more complex with removable frames, so I wanted to also make a basic observation box that was easier to make and a cheaper option, though still trying to make it look nice…
Display Tower with Removable Frames Note: This is a new design and is still being tested so availability will be limited to “beta testing” boxes. Sarah from Bee Yourself – Brisbane Native Bee Business, was looking for an observation hive so she could show her customers the inner workings of…
Native Stingless Bee Display Tower This is an observation hive box intended for displays and education. This could be set up at demonstrations, markets or just at home for fun. A hinged door on each side so it can be viewed from both sides. The doors can be used to…
Hour Glass Observation Hive The idea This started with an email from Brian Keeble “So it got me thinking, we could attempt a Perspex cylinder…..Then I thought, to make things easier, we could have the rectangular exterior made of wood and the Perspex cylinder slips in and out of it?”…
I bought this barrel from ebay. It’s a 5 litre oak barrel, possibly a bit of a cheap low quality product that might look shabby before long. These would normally be used to hold your wine as they have a wine cask bladder inside. The walls are 10mm thick oak…
Combination Hive Box Article by Brian Keeble I approached Steve asking if he’d be happy to construct a ‘custom’ native bee hive build, thankfully (as my DIY is poor) he agreed. So, after several emails clarifying various issues, Steve got building! The ‘Combination Hive’ name came from Steve himself, and…
Some Solitary Bees like Resin Bees will create their nest in small tunnels or grooves and for most of us it’s a mystery what happens inside the tunnels. This observation block allows the nests to be easily viewed without causing any disturbance or damage. Using Cypress I’ve routed grooves 160mm…
I’ve been working on some routed timber signs… I’ve used some rough Cypress timber slabs here, putting them through the thicknesser to achieve a nice flat surface. The grain shows up really nicely on Cypress, as opposed to Hoop Pine which is fairly bland. It took me a while to…
This is the new version of my Budding Kit (Budding also known as Eduction). The previous version was quite involved in the construction which made for a great box but was possibly overkill, so i’ve stripped the design right down to simplify the construction while still providing the same result,…
Octagonal Hive V3
Budding Kit – version 2
Hive Stands
Display Tower
Outhouse V2 – OATH
Display Tower with Frames
Log Cabin – Hive Duplication
New to Native Bees?
Weak Hive – No Queen?
Octahive colony died!
Solitary Bees
Getting Bees in to a different shaped box
Pollination Box – Getting Bees in!
Overheat & mould
Stingless Bee Workshop 09/03/2018
John Klumpp – Brisbane Native Bee Club
Goodrich Box Update
Brisbane Native Beekeepers Club
Stingless Bee Workshop – Tobias Smith
Native Bee poster giveaway! Go to the Little Bee and Me page, or @littlebeessecretgarden on Insta
The Goodrich Box receives a few updates: viewing window, rear vent hole, budding/eduction hole and new lid. Click the link for more photos and info.
Goodrich Box Update - Native Bee Hives
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Goodrich box receives an update for 2020 New clear viewing window There’s a few updates for the box actually. While basically the same box design, there’s now a clear viewing window on top as pict...Dan from Sydney Native Bees posted a few photos of a huge rescue and transfer in to the Skep, which i made and passed on to him last year. Here's the build article for the Skep www.nativebeehives.com/skep/
Bee Garden Competition - ends December 14! Lots of awesome entries so far! Here's a collection of the photos. Post your before and after photos in reply to the "Pinned Post" on the Native Bee Hives Facebook Page. See more info here: www.nativebeehives.com/bee-garden-challenge/
