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After a bad start, the bees settled into their new home quite happily. LISA DAFFY

After a bad start, the bees settled into their new home quite happily. LISA DAFFY

After a bad start, the bees settled into their new home quite happily. LISA DAFFY

After a bad start, the bees settled into their new home quite happily. LISA DAFFY

The queen has been very busy. You can see a large oval of brood cells in the center of this frame, with cells holding pollen and nectar around the outside. LISA DAFFY

The queen has been very busy. You can see a large oval of brood cells in the center of this frame, with cells holding pollen and nectar around the outside. LISA DAFFY

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The Accidental Beekeeper

  • Publication: Residence
  • Published on: May 24, 2023
  • Columnist: 14080
For the first time in several years, we went into this spring with no overwintered hives. The residents of all four had either died or left for better digs last... more

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