HivelightsThe extreme cold in early December has gratefully given way to more seasonable temperatures in January and February (so far!) Although at this time of year most humans have had enough of winter the bees are relatively complacent.The only drawback is that there haven’t been many warm days for the bees to get out for their ‘relief’ flights. As much as they are able ‘cross their legs’ for up to 6 months, they prefer to do their business more frequently, outside. As well the risk of the disease nosema is increased the longer the bees have to remain inside. This is a disease that we treat for however the spores of this disease are becoming more virulent and they collect in the hive during the winter months. Christmas at the Hive 2009
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It had to happen – after 5 years of good weather for this event Mother Nature bit us! The planned date, Dec 6, was a blizzard but when the wind finally dropped a few hearty souls ventured in. The alternate date of Dec 12 was just downright frigid. We went ahead with snow candle making and smokies by the fire pit but had to cancel the reindeer visit. More details and pictures are on our 
UPCOMING EVENTS March 13
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Mead MattersIt was disappointing that we were out of Ginger Snapped for the holiday season – for the 2nd year in a row! Those who bought some in the fall and had saved it were the wise ones. Now it looks like the next release of Ginger Snapped won’t be until mid March. We’ll keep everyone advised of the exact timing. |
Product of the MonthRooibos Tea What is Rooibos tea? Well, for those who are wondering, it’s pronounced roy-boss. And it’s a tea made from a shrub found along the slopes of the Cedarberg Mountains of South Africa. It’s tiny green leaves turn red during the |
fermentation process and it does NOT contain caffeine and has only low amounts of tannins. Recipe of our Kitchen
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Research in the newsHoney linked to memory retentionPeople are losing their minds due to a lack of cerebral energy provision, http://www.feedstuffsfoodlink.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=news&mod=News&mid= |
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