
WINTER - ah, the time I stress the most. It is hard to go into winter not knowing if the colony will survive because this is when you should be placing your order for a replacement. Alas, we get to wait until March or so to know. I am worried that they did not build up their stores in the fall since it got cold quickly and stayed that way for too long. I think they will do ok, they seemed to have at least 60+ pounds and I really attacked the mites this year.
WIND - We had about 104 MPH wind this last week and it was INTENSE. It blew one of my hives a little off the bottom board!! That is not too surprising because it has not been sealed by the bees...but still!!! crazy.
Bundle up and brace for a cold one!