Bees started bearding, so I harvested a full honey box (and got stung on the eyelid!). Hive’s strong, beetles minimal, and their shady spot under the fig tree is perfect.

Check out the photo gallery below to see the step-by-step process of introducing a box of bees to a Warre hive, including setting up their sugar feeder for a smooth start.

We’ve been preparing our Warre hive for natural beekeeping - simple, gentle methods that work with the bees’ rhythms. Take a look inside as we set up the hive and get ready to welcome our first colony.