In the heart of the Limousin region of southern Haute-Vienne, 30 km south of Limoges, in an unspoilt natural setting with tall trees, we run courses, conferences and visits on the theme of Bees and Refuge Hives, suitable for all levels of experience in welcoming bees into the garden. A refuge hive is ideal if you plan to install one or two beehives in the garden. led by Céline Locqueville, a landscape gardener with a diploma from the Versailles landscape school, and author of the book Ruches Refuges, published by Ulmer.
Discover the best location for your beehive, bees' favorite plants, how to run your hive throughout the year, and the life of your colony. Advice on choosing and stocking a hive, and collecting a swarm. Wild bee species: how to house them. Geobiology: an introduction to the use of chopsticks to find the right bee corridors.
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