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Calm before the storm . . . of bees
Here in Ohio we’ve had a very cool and wet spring. We have had several days up in the high 70s and low 80s, but then we’ll get many days of rain and temps in the 40s and 50s. This has not been a great spring for the bees. Today, it’s very windy and cool…
Pollen and babies
It’s March 23, and the Queen Bee and Big Drone have done their first quick hive inspection on the two remaining hives. We went into the winter with 7 and ended up with 2, sadly. The winter was brutal and we had a time in December and January of warmer temperatures and the queen had…
It’s a wrap!
Others in the family may disagree… The Queen Bee calling the bee season. Yes, according to the Big Drone there’s lots still to do this winter, but I’m calling it. The hives are all back on the ranch and moved to their winter location, candy boards are on, and the wraps are on. The ladies…
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