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
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