While I sit and enjoy the winter scenery out my office window I am also thinking about my bees. This time of year can is crucial for your bees. As the year gets past the shortest day of the year and the days begin to get longer, the bees begin to very slowly initiate a greater rate of increase. As the queen lays more eggs and the cluster has to keep the brood fed and warm, the overall colony really starts to consume a lot of honey. It is critical that you monitor your hives to insure they have adequate stores and don't starve to death. As we get further into the month and into March it becomes even more necessary.
Be sure to watch your hives' stores so that you don't let them starve to death!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Born & Bred in NC Deadline to Show Interest
A deadline of February 12 has been announced for interest in the Born & Bred in NC Queen Rearing Workshops. Be sure to submit your letter of interest by that time. See the post below for more information on the program.
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