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This blog explains how I keep bees. It works for me, it might not work for you. Use my methods at your own risk. Always wear protective clothing and use a smoker when working bees.

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Sunday, December 12, 2010

The blizzard blast

All the snow we have received should be a good thing. The snow should cover most of the bee hives and insulate them against the bitter windchill that will follow this storm. The bitter wind that drives into a colony really seems to have a negative effect on the bees. Some natural insulation will help.