It has been raining now for 2 days and is expected for another 24 hrs. Fed the bees again last week when it was warm as not much in the way of flowers yet, although, as mentioned before, I did have a few Snow Drops and Crocus up, which the Bees found right away. Not many bees left in the hive from the winter and they are right now staying on the sunny side of the hive for the extra warmth.
I believe my bees made it through the winter because it has been so steadily cold that they couldn't venture out as they have been doing the last three years and then never coming back. Can't wait to get outside to work the gardens. Bought some Aconite seeds from London to sow in the back yard, they are the first plants to emerge in the spring, about the same time as the Snow Drops. They are bright yellow so will brighten up my drab back yard before in greens up. Also found that I need to plant a lot more Crocus as many of mine died for whatever reason, but that's a fall job. Later
I believe my bees made it through the winter because it has been so steadily cold that they couldn't venture out as they have been doing the last three years and then never coming back. Can't wait to get outside to work the gardens. Bought some Aconite seeds from London to sow in the back yard, they are the first plants to emerge in the spring, about the same time as the Snow Drops. They are bright yellow so will brighten up my drab back yard before in greens up. Also found that I need to plant a lot more Crocus as many of mine died for whatever reason, but that's a fall job. Later
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