So far, so good...
Friday January 26, 2018 was a mild, Michigan day. It got up to 50 degrees and there was sunshine. It was breezy, but I figured the bees would still be flying if they were alive. Now that I have to drive six miles over to the hives, I always wonder what I will find when I get there. I was relieved to find this: Both hives had bees flying in and out. I went a bit early, by later there were probably even more. So, for now, they are both still alive. This hive has the top f
There is life!
After two weeks of bitterly cold temperatures we finally have a break. I knew the bees would take advantage of above freezing temps and take a cleansing flight from the hive. This is a good time to look at the hives and see if you see any dead bees in the snow. Although dead bees may sound bad, this time of year it is actually good. Not all the bees that fly out to take a cleansing flight make it back in, so some dead bees in the snow in front of a hive are actually a goo
