How Much Honey Does a Colony Need to Get Through an Ohio Winter?
Starvation, not cold, ends a lot of colonies. Here is how I judge winter stores by weight and frames, and why our harvest rule exists.
Entries by The Mindful Beekeeper
Goldenrod and Aster Honey: Why Fall Honey Smells and Tastes Different
That sour smell at the apiary in September is the goldenrod flow. Here is what fall honey is, and why most of it stays in the hive.
The Last Hive Check of Fall: What I Look for Before Closing Up for Winter
The last open-hive check of the year decides a lot. Here is what I look at before the lids stay on until spring.
