We’ve built 4 different ones between the last couple of houses. We don’t use sand just line the hole with old carpet. tuck the liner in about a foot or so all around the outside and cover with flat stone. Here’s a couple of pictures from our current pond, it’s about 650 gallon.
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I could never set my hives up like your picture Clover. The local bear(s) would have a field day. I have to keep mine under lock and key.
I will say that your hives intrigue me. I’ve tried top bars in the past but wasn’t a fan of them.