Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Almost Spring

Winter has relented this week, giving the bees a chance to stretch their wings. 

Blue and Yellow hives were especially busy today as the midday temperature kissed 60 degrees. Blue has chewed through two sugar blocks, so I swapped a piece from White hive since they are still working through their honey stores. 

Today was also the first appearance of our hellebores, which means Spring is not far behind!

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