Layens HiveIn the 19th century, French beekeeper George de Layens invented a hive that is gaining popularity worldwide. The hive's design is based on Layens' sustainable beekeeping principles, which prioritise the use of local bees and appropriate hives that require minimal management. By utilising large hives with big frames and enough space for the queen to lay eggs, natural swarming can be minimised, and a robust colony can be established in preparation for