We checked the Clermont hives yesterday and installed the new Continue reading
Late February hive check
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Hive check late January
A few bees were flying today. Temperatures are in the mid 40F. There was activity at the protein feeders and evidence of Continue reading
2020 nuc production
For years now, I have been producing nucs for my own use and for sale to a few beekeeping friends that want to avoid packages. My usual tactic is Continue reading
Training yard in December
I stopped by Clermont around noon today to do the back of the hive lift test and add a bit of fondant to the lighter hives. So far the Continue reading
The hardest time for beekeeping
As a small scale hobby beekeeper, December through February is the slowest time of the beekeeping cycle. Continue reading
Preparing for next Spring, I can’t tell you what is right – only what I do
- I start getting ready for next spring in mid to late July Continue reading