Brookfield Farm Beekeeper Karen Bean
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Spring Hive Check List
It is spring here: periods of sun between bouts of rain. I’ve taken the sunny days to do the spring hive assessment, which requires opening all of my hives (about 80) to check them, remove empty boxes, and give them … Continue reading
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To Feed or Not To Feed and When To Feed?
A robin crossed my path a few days ago. The alders are displaying their still closed catkins. The chickadees have been singing for a few weeks. Spring is coming. The crocuses usually follow the robins by 2 weeks. About 6 … Continue reading
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Winter Honeybee Candy (Fondant)
After a hard year of rains, we’ve been having a warm(ish) winter here in the Pacific Northwest. It’s been downright “tropical”: highs to 45 degrees F on a regular basis. I like this, but it’s not so good for the … Continue reading
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Tagged bee, bee hives, beeyard, Brookfield, Brookfield Farm, Candy, Farm, feed, Fondant, Maple Falls, Washington, Winter
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Preparing Honeybees for Winter
How to make beehives ready for winter at Brookfield Farm, Washington. Including: Winter honey stores; Mouse Guards; Supplemental Feeding, and Winter Wrapping.
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Tagged beehive wrap, beehives, Beekeeping, feed, guard, guards, how to, mouse, mouse guards, supplimental, tar paper, Winter, winter feed, winter honey stores, winterizing, wrapping
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