Beekeeping Network

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We organize get-togethers for those who are already beekeepers and we hold information sessions on beekeeping for people who want to start! (Join VV, then Beekeeping)

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Freezing spring

by Horse Drawn Farms

Apr 25, 2011

Well, this spring has been pretty cold...how are people's hives getting on?  Is everyone feeding their hives thus far?  My new packages installed April 1st don't appear to be doing all that well, numbers are down.  How do we cope with the weather, as beekeepers?
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    Cylia

    I am not a beekeeper, so I looked online.  This article proposes to wrap your hive in black tar paper and ensure proper ventilation, because dampness can kill your bees. 

    http://www.beeworks.com/informationcentre/wintering.html

    Apr 26, 2011

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      Steve Sandve

      Jennifer, I hived my first package on April 3rd and my bees seem to be doing well, but I'm not really sure as I don't know what to expect. At 3 weeks i have at least 2 full frames of  capped brood with honey. There is couple frames of drawn out comb with nectar and pollen and one or 2 more almost fully drawn out. I have some pictures and videos on my blog EastVanBees  I t would be great to get some comments on how my hive is doing.

      Steve

      Apr 26, 2011