Peter SomersSep 16, 2016Win in WinterNot surprisingly, the bees that carry the colony to spring are “winter” bees. Their increased longevity is the result of changes in their...
Peter SomersAug 12, 2016Super in the Sun: To Shade, ToucheIt’s the middle of summer, and if your bees aren’t filling the honey super, it’s probably not because they hate plastic or prefer yellow...
Peter SomersDec 25, 2015Effect of Outside Temperature on Honey ConsumptionSome of my hives got a late start last season, and some of them I started late. Despite fall feeding, many were a little light going into...