Spring Cleaning is Done!

Look at the Little Darlings!

March 16, 2011 : It was the first  50 F ( 10 C) in a very long time. So, it was decided that it was an excellent day to clean up the colonies! Sophie is home for Spring break and was Ben's helper. Although a little scared of (any) insects, she did very well and took pictures.
In Shakopee, the dead colony was cleaned up, and all the boxes and frames were taken back home, and stored in the garage. There was some honey left over on few frames, so we will be able to use them on our other colonies, or give them to our new honeybee package. Pollen patties were replenished, but Ben noticed that the honeybees only nibbled at them. It is good news... it means they still have enough stored honey.

Frame of Honey

In Chanhassen, the same happened. Cleaning, and moving frames full of honey closer where the bees are located, on the very top of the hive. The honeybees are more daring everyday, flying a little longer, and farther. Soon, they will forage for themselves, in the meantime we will help them.

Buds on trees are visible to the naked eye and plump a good sign that  Spring is here to stay, finally.