Monday, February 25, 2008

Bloom is fast approaching? Bees in place.

However, Lane says blooms seems to be arriving very late. Apparently we should be well into bloom by now.

Apparently, this is a good thing because the later bloom occurs the better are the chances we will avoid frost damage. The recent rains have really soaked the ground and the current forecasts are very favorable for bloom, clearing and warming. The bees were placed in the orchard last week.

Hives are generally moved at night to reduce agitation and to reduce the likelihood that colonies will abscond.