Enclosed Apiary Kit – Harrogate Edition

Precut shade cloth for the lower walls, lower front panel, and tie-back straps for the Harrogate Edition of the HoneyBower enclosed apiary. The fire-resistant ExtraBlock fabric meets NFPA-701 fire-resistance requirements established by the California Fire Marshall and is 100% recyclable.

Choose the mesh or netting that you want to use for the rooftop and upper walls of your two-hive enclosed apiary.

Includes 20-gauge marine vinyl for two windows and 1-inch hook and loop.  The windows are rolled and packaged in a cardboard tube.

Includes the boning and fuzzy loop tape that is needed to make the flight portal cover.

Includes 2" heavy-duty hook and loop tape to attach the front panel and boning to reinforce the corners.

1" UV-resistant, sew-on hook tape (scratchy side only) to outline the flight portal.

Double-sided sticky wrap is used to anchor the enclosure to the frame.

Two-piece 1.5 inch welded brass D-ring  (Pack of 2 sets)

Twist-lock fasteners serve as anchor points when the front panel is partially opened, and make it more difficult for small children and raccoons to open the enclosure. They also provide a backup mechanism to hold the front panel in place if the fuzzy side of the hook and loop starts to degrade after years of exposure to the elements. The Twist-Lock Pack includes thirteen DOT^® Common Sense^®  twist-lock fabric-to-fabric fasteners in Government Black finish, plus one extra for practice. Each fastener has a grommet, washer, turn button, and back plate. Twist-lock fasteners are optional, but recommended.

DOT^® Durable^™ brass snaps in Government Black finish. Each snap has a cap, socket, stud, and post. The Snap Pack includes twelve sets for the enclosure, plus one extra for practice. The snaps secure the free edge of the enclosure around the supporting frame on each side of the entrance.  If you don't mind a less polished appearance, you can use zip ties instead.

DOT^® #4 brass sheet metal grommet with Government Black finish can be used with tent stakes or garden staples to anchor the enclosure to the ground. The Grommet Pack includes eight grommets for the enclosure, plus one extra for practice.

Swatches of shade cloth and mesh with hook and loop and boning to use for practice sewing.

This weather-proof label provides beekeeper contact information and attaches to the exterior of your apiary enclosure.

This narrated and animated interactive ebook presents a convincing case that enclosed apiaries are good for people and bees. The author shares her experience with humorous anecdotes and easy-to-follow instructions that explain how to set up and use an enclosed apiary. With the purchase you receive:

• Link to the interactive ebook
• Link to view, print, and download PDF

Create your own enclosed apiary! The HoneyBower Maker's Guide covers all aspects of making an enclosed apiary, from building a frame and making a pattern to choosing fabric and fasteners. This PDF-format ebook provides sewing tips and techniques with step-by-step instructions for the first-time seamster.

• Link to view, download, and print the ebook
• License to produce an Enclosed Apiary with Configurable Flight Portal for personal use.