Emigdio made the top bar hive for me from a picture in a book and lots of advice from another beekeeper.

I made a special deck to sit on and the 4 by 4 post holds the top bar roof stable when I open the hive.

Emigdio made the top bar hive for me from a picture in a book and lots of advice from another beekeeper.

I made a special deck to sit on and the 4 by 4 post holds the top bar roof stable when I open the hive.

Christie lives in Manakin Sabot , Virginia where she manages a 3 acre garden. Her blogs are written from her 35 years as a personal and professional gardener.