Time the split for when the colony is ready and divide queen cells and workers sensibly — a strong hive can double each year.
Ants, termites, spiders, parasitic flies and mould — the five most common threats. What to look for at the hive entrance, and how to deal with each without chemicals.
Dry season, peak bloom, rainy season — each calls for different handling. A month-by-month calendar for the Central Highlands and southern Vietnam.
Their tongues are short, so only small, shallow flowers will do. Easy plants for nectar and pollen, and how to arrange them so something is always in bloom.
Two-tier wooden box, single chamber, or a natural log cavity? A practical comparison, sensible dimensions, and how to site a hive so the colony stays.
Where to place the hive, how to buy a starter colony, what to do and what to avoid in the first year — practical guidance for a first hive in the home garden.