Last weekend I moved two hives to a new bee yard located on the edge of an alfalfa field. These two hives are from overwintered nucs. The new location has a fenced off stream, lots of uncultivated areas for flowering plants, Continue reading →

Finally! Weather and other activities had kept me from doing an extensive hive inspection before now. Continue reading →

Rain and 40° F today with no signs of clearing. The Maples are blooming. I think that every living thing is waiting for warm and sunny weather.

I’m mentoring some new beekeepers this morning Continue reading →

At almost 70° F yesterday, my bees and I were both happily buzzing around the hives. The bees knew what they needed to do and were doing it well. Continue reading →

Today was a great March combination of 60° with no wind on a Saturday. Doesn’t get any better for the hobby beekeeper! Off to the bee yard with candy, protein paddies, Continue reading →

I admit it, my Spring Fever is now about the worst I have ever had.

There was a 60° day a week or so ago and a “warm enough to fly” day last weekend Continue reading →