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I agree, Charlie.
Was in the 70's here today.
But truth be told, I know nothing of keeping bees.
My only experience, was a few years back, when I noticed a swarm clinging to a tree limb. Not really knowing what to do, I asked among friends for a beekeeper to contact me. He came, and gave me a 'hive' or whatever it's called. ...?
We easily moved the bees into it, and I placed it on about 50 acres of crimson clover.
Not really knowing what to do with them, I placed a little bowl of sugar water for them each day, and was stung each time. lol.
This went on for about a month. Then one day, I went to check on them and found several dead, and the rest were gone. I later asked the beekeeper about it, and he told me that some kind of 'moth' had likely gotten to them.
If that means anything to you. Honestly, I don't know. Anyway, that is my extent of keeping bees.
I love honey, but unfortunately, I greatly lack the experience to maintain and care for the bees properly.
Wow, I didn't know. Bless folks like you, Charlie.
For not only providing honey for people who like it, but... #1 caring for the bees!
I tried to help once, only to get stung daily, and then, unfortunately to lose them all. My mistake, didn't have a clue what I was doing. Never thought about making money, only wanted to help the bees.
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Good morning everyone
Cold start to the day, but the sun is still out and we should see low 60;s by the end of the afternoon. Won't last though, tomorrow it starts getting colder as the rain arrives.![]()