On Tue, 10 Jan 1995, Jeffrey Young wrote: > > One thing I have found makes the entire hive last longer is keeping the wooded > components off the ground entirely. I place four cement blocks partially > buried in the soil (to anchor them) and sit the hive stand and bottom board on > these. This serves to raise the hive up about 10 to 12 inches, protecting the > hive from the constant contact with the moisture in the soil. It also provides We use forklift pallets, often available for free at lumberyards, warehouses, etc. They hold four hives - two facing east, two west. W. Allen Dick, Beekeeper VE6CFK Rural Route One, Swalwell, Alberta Canada T0M 1Y0 Phone/Fax: 403 546 2588 Email: [log in to unmask]