Ready For Winter?

It's November and we still haven't had a frost!

The sun was out today and it was in the 50s so the bees were flying like crazy. They were glad to get out after the rain we had this week.

Toby helped me get the cedar shaving-filled supers ready.

They sit on top of the hives to provide a little insulation and (in theory) absorb some of the moisture that rises from the cluster.

That's about it until the spring. It's up to the bees now. I fed all three hives until they were over 110lbs each. I'll be checking their weights during the winter but I won't be able to play with them until the spring bulbs are blooming. Time for  football, holidays, and skiing to keep me busy!

Where's the snow??