A Bit Bee-hind
Some people have been asking if the remaining hive has made it through winter. Unfortunately, it did not, so we are awaiting a fresh start again this year. It has been sort of a slow start to the season, though. I read the other day that it felt like the 57th day of February here in the Midwest. It's sad, but true. We are right in the middle of April, and still looking at another snowstorm in the forecast for the upcoming weekend. On April 5th last year, I wrote that we had just picked up our bees. We know a couple people who have received their bees here, including our mentor, Mr. Martin. Because of the cold, he has been keeping his bees in the basement and just installed them yesterday. Mr. Bee, Little Mr. Bee, and Scout were able to be there with Mr. Martin yesterday when he moved them back inside. He can keep them there for a couple of weeks now since he has provided them with honey and controlled temperatures. Here is a photo of Mr. Martin and one od his ...