This weekend I acquired some used equipment that had belonged to an
87-year-old beekeeper in Piedmont North Carolina. Among the more unusual
items were several brood boxes and bottom boards made of concrete. These
are the first I've seen; it set me wondering whether concrete hives are at
all common.

I found one post in the archives that alludes to a 1996 or 1997 Bee Culture
article on the subject, though I haven't yet been able to locate a copy.
I'm not sure whether mine pre- or post-date the article, probably the
former.

If anyone else has encountered concrete hives or has info to share, I'd be
interested.

Thanks,

Greg

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Greg Hankins                    Happy Hank's Honey House
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