Josh 376 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Anyone have hives on Banks Peninsula, particularly the Diamond Harbour area? Do you get an early honey yield from all the gums, ngaio, and succulents that are flowering? I ask because the bees have been working hard on all the plants in Church Bay where our bach is. If it wasn’t for the drive I’d have 2 hives over here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M4tt 4,931 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 I can’t comment on your situation , but my hives that have access to gum flowers in the winter and spring do very well . They never cap it though . It all gets fed to expanding populations 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yesbut 6,104 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 17 minutes ago, M4tt said: They never cap it though . It all gets fed to expanding populations Which is a very good thing, it tastes yeeeertch. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamesc 4,369 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Uh Huh....When I used to work for Uncle Arthur we ran bees all around the Bays from Lyttllton to Diamond harbour. Beautifull spring build up. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kaihoka 2,916 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 51 minutes ago, jamesc said: Uh Huh....When I used to work for Uncle Arthur we ran bees all around the Bays from Lyttllton to Diamond harbour. Beautifull spring build up. When the east coast is having a beautiful spring build up we are having rubbish weather . Just like now . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bighands 984 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 3 hours ago, kaihoka said: When the east coast is having a beautiful spring build up we are having rubbish weather . Just like now . Yes I agree but do not forget the last two springs were quite dry.This is a normal spring as I remember it and I have resided on the coast for 35 yrs now 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kaihoka 2,916 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 5 hours ago, Bighands said: Yes I agree but do not forget the last two springs were quite dry.This is a normal spring as I remember it and I have resided on the coast for 35 yrs now but i do not want a normal bloody spring . LOL 1 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CHCHPaul 426 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Be funny putting hives on the Diamond Harbour ferry I’m on the other side of the hill and the buildup is fantastic. Struggling to control the swarming urge this season... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yesbut 6,104 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 10 minutes ago, CHCHPaul said: Struggling to control the swarming urge this season.. Perhaps you should see a health professional. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamesc 4,369 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 The health professional recommended straddling this baby to sort the urge Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dennis Crowley 1,288 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 12 hours ago, jamesc said: The health professional recommended straddling this baby to sort the urge Go for it Jamesc, tell the tax man its for transporting bees 1 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamesc 4,369 Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Yeah nah .... mite just stick with the Ag 100 for the mo ..... goes more place that are interesting ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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