Second inspection of the year
It’s been a cold week, but today seemed to mark a turning point in the weather here. I took my coat and gloves back off; my gloves had been put away for the summer two weeks ago, only to be hastily retrieved when the cold winds arrived. In some parts of the country snow has fallen and the keepers have not found an opportunity to do a first inspection yet.
Cherry tree in my garden – on one of the gray days
I lit my smoker and approached Demelza’s hive – I always inspect that hive first as it’s calmer.…
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