We’ve had a few extended cold spells here recently. The snow has stuck this year longer than most years. This isn’t a problem for the bees if everything goes well. In winter, they consume honey to get the energy needed to generate heat. When it gets very cold like we’ve had, down in the single digit temperatures, the bees form a tight ball with the queen protected in the center. The colder it gets, the tighter Continue reading “The good and bad of winter”
Despite working in IT, I prefer spending my time outdoors. I enjoy beekeeping, hiking, camping, and about anything else I can do outside. A Do-It-Yourself’er, I’ve spent much of my life learning new skills like beekeeping, carpentry, mechanics, construction, and more. This gives a refreshing break from the days of screen time we all endure.