Bee Log Plus

I’ve been keeping an eye on the hives, and one of them has been noticeably inactive compared to the one on the left. A few bees coming and going. I haven’t been able to get down to open the boxes: it’s either raining or just too hot. But, today was pretty perfect for putting on the suit and… Continue reading Bee Log Plus

Suddenly Spring!

A gorgeous Saturday and the big job was to do the first post-winter bee hive checkin. I’ve been watching the hives for the past month or so and seeing lots of activity. They’ve been on the to do list for awhile but when I had time, the weather was too rainy, or windy, or cold.… Continue reading Suddenly Spring!

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A Tale of Two Hives

Many, many thanks to the beekeeper who came to help me today. I learned so much! It turns out my inactive hive did not have a queen but probably had an egg laying drone. Not much to do but break it up and let the bees go of to find new homes. The second hive… Continue reading A Tale of Two Hives