What Do Bees Do In the Winter? And, How to Winterize a Top Bar Hive

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November 2, 2016

What Do Bees Do In the Winter? And, How to Winterize a Top Bar Hive

You might be wondering “How do bees keep warm in the Winter?” When the temperature outside of the hive is higher than 18°C / 64°F, bees in the hive are normally dispersed within it. However, in the cold Winter climates, production of eggs and larva stop while the bees crowd […]
November 25, 2015

3 Easy Recipes – BEE Prepared this Holiday Season

So being that I am not a master chef… I did a quick survey of some great Holiday uses for honey to keep us thinking about the bees as the hustle and bustle of the season starts.  Quickly, Laura and Sandy rattled off a few great ideas that I will […]
November 25, 2015

Beepods’ Top Books – Winter Reading List

Beepods’ Winter Reading List by Laura Maigatter Now that you’ve tucked your bees in so they may stay safe and warm throughout the winter, you can tuck yourself into some good books. You finally have the time to expand your knowledge of bees and beekeeping! There is more written about […]
November 19, 2015

What to Expect in Winter – Winter Beekeeping

  by Laura Maigatter WINTER PROTECTION Since the bees will be left alone without your direct oversight for so long, it is wise to give them the highest level of protection you can muster. In this climate, having a hive overwinter successfully involves more than just honey stores. Taking precautions […]
October 27, 2015

It’s Time to FEED Those Bees!!!

Winter is coming. Yes, we know, it happens every year. We all know what that means, the bees are making their final preparations for winter and you should be, too. They are currently occupied finding and storing every last scrap of food they can find. This is sometimes easier said than […]