Winter shifts into spring with the Spring Equinox on March 20, and with the change comes contrasts in weather. One day it’s 45 degrees and the pussy willows are blooming; the next morning everything is covered with 6 inches of snow. On warm days the bees are flying, looking for the first pollen to feed the brood that they are already tending. On snowy cold days, there is no sign of live outside the hive. This can be a dangerous time for the bees as they run out of winter food, so we watch closely and add another super of honey to the hive if need be, hoping spring will arrive soon.
Annie Watson
Pussy Willow photo credit: David Hawgood, Creative Commons License
Snow photo credit: Ann D. Watson @ 2013