From Rögnvaldr hide birds of Cornalees
Thank you, Don Quixote of Grain Hill
First hive inspections of the year. Well done Andy.
Abstract acrylic 160×120 cm
Tuesday 1-2 pm BroomHill Gardens 3-5 pm The Cut Friday 1-2 pm BroomHill Gardens 3-5 pm The Cut Saturday 2-4 pm The cut
This year, the weather was less forgiving than in previous years, although we started off on a good note. In the spring, we managed to quickly build up the colonies after winter. On The Cut, we had 4 hives in the spring. Due to persistent dampness, chalkbrood, and wasps, we lost 3 hives. One hive is in good condition, preparing for winter. To strengthen the colony, we are feeding them sugar water. We have also applied Apivar (varroa mite treatment) as a standard procedure. Because the hives are deep on the north face of the hill, winters are harsh for […]
