A smaller hive entrance is not necessarily mouse-proof
Check the difference between an entrance reducer and a mouse guard, inspect the fit, and leave bees a clear passage as your apiary heads into winter.
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A little knowledge.A better next visit.
Practical beekeeping guides, clear ApiNote tutorials and sweet and savoury honey recipes. From the hive to your kitchen table.
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How to record a hive inspection in ApiNote
The best inspection note is the one that helps you make the next decision. ApiNote keeps the observation with the hive, alongside the other work you have recorded for that colony.
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Ivy in flower: autumn forage, not a winter guarantee
Why flowering ivy draws autumn bees, how to recognise mature growth, and what a busy patch can—and cannot—tell you about your colonies’ food reserves.
UpdatedHow to export your ApiNote records—and check the copy
Create a CSV or ZIP export from ApiNote, save it somewhere you can find, check its contents and keep inspection photos separately.
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Storing drawn comb: freezing is only the first step
Protect next season’s drawn comb from wax moths. Learn what to keep, how to plan freezing and moth-proof storage, and what to check after packing.
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Why honey turns grainy: a guide to crystallization
A grainy jar is not automatically spoiled. Learn why honey crystallizes, why texture cannot prove purity, and how to store or gently soften set honey.
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Bee syrup ratios: 6 kg of feed is not 6 kg of sugar
Understand 1:1, 3:2 and 2:1 bee syrup by weight. Work out a batch, spot the pound-to-pint trap and keep feeding records that make sense next time.
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Crunchy honey almond granola
Golden oat clusters with honey, almonds, pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries. A simple tray-baked granola with the cooling step that makes it crisp.
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Honey baked pears with walnuts and yogurt
Warm pear halves filled with honey, cinnamon and walnuts, served with cool Greek yogurt. A relaxed dessert with only ten minutes of preparation.
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Sticky honey garlic chicken wings
Crisp oven-baked chicken wings finished with a honey, soy and garlic glaze. Includes the right glazing moment and a safe internal-temperature check.
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Good notes make the next visit easier.
Give every colony a history you can find again. ApiNote is available for iOS and Android, free for up to five hives.
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