The above photo was taken during the summer of 2025.
Yesterday, when the sun was shining and the temperature rose into the low 40’s F, my husband saw bees flying in and out of our hive, taking cleansing flights. We find this amazing! It’s been many years since we have had bees that have survived the winter. Winter is not over yet but considering that they survived that long cold spell that we just experienced this is a very good sign.
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That is so cool, the best feeling when you see those little things flying in and out. We worried as well, we are from Arizona and now that we live in NWA we had to start over and buy new bees, so far they are hanging in there, we are used to deserts not snow conditions.
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The winters have been so hard on our bees we were thrilled to see these! I hope yours do well.
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That is awesome. Spring is in the air !
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or at least a break in winter. 🙂
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That’s great Ruth – how long before you are eating 2026 honey on toast?
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There is hope!
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I hope you’ll show us some honey, the first batch you get!
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I sure hope so! Let’s hope!
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Indeed! We’re very hopeful!
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YES!!! 🙂
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That’s a promising sign!
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It is!!!
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My fingers are crossed for your bees.
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Thanks, Anne!
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