Spring is well and truly in the air here at Cottage Orchard, and our bees — and beekeepers — have been busy! As the days grow longer and the weather warms (even if only a little), this time of year is all about preparing the colonies for the busy months ahead. Marking Last Year’s Queens […]
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Preparing the Bees for Winter at Cottage Orchard
As autumn settles in and the days grow shorter, our focus at Cottage Orchard shifts from harvesting and selling honey to caring for our bees as they prepare for the winter months ahead. This season is critical for ensuring the health and vitality of our colonies, which have worked hard all year to pollinate our […]