Posts Tagged ‘gums’

3rd world beekeeping


2011
06.11

Old hives kept in hollow logs are called ‘gums’ which is short for gum tree. The US used gums in rural areas for centuries but finally gave way to Langs in the 20th century. Other areas still use gums. In this case, Dominican Republic still uses them.

http://rookgardenerpoet.blogspot.com/2011/06/bees-in-dominican-republic.html