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 Sarah from Bee Yourself – Brisbane Native Bee Business, was looking for an observation hive so she could show her customers the inner workings of a Stingless Bee colony. We threw a few ideas around in a brainstorming session trying to achieve something that was…
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
Octagonal Hives
Treasure Chest
Project OctaHive
Log Cabin Hive
Outhouse V2 – OATH
Red Mailbox Hive
So you want to buy some native bees?
Log Cabin – Hive Duplication
Pollination Box – Getting Bees in!
Putting bees in to the Goodrich box
Native Stingless Bees – Tetragonula Carbonaria
Octahive colony died!
Budding – Hive Duplication Example
Hebel Hives – Alex Derrick
Australian Native Bee Book
Hive Haven
BNBC Meeting – Hive Exhibition
Display Tower with Frames
I caught up with Ann and Jeff from Hive Haven to get the latest updates on their hives. Click this link for the article and photos... www.nativebeehives.com/hive-haven-2020/
Stacey from Totally Wild TV show visited Alex's Little Bee Secret Garden, go to this link and select the right video. Series 26, Episode 97. Story starts at 17:40 minutes. (you might have to watch the adds first) . My Log Cabin and Outhouse get a couple of shots! 10play.com.au/totally-wild
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