The colonies go into the winter period in a good healthy condition, mouse guards fitted, queen excluders removed and fondant feed in place on those hives requiring additional food.
During November the team have taken the opportunity to tidy up the apiary, raking the leaves and levelling off some of the uneven ground.
Spring bulbs have been planted and there are plans to plant a number of ‘bee friendly’ plants ahead of the spring.
Further plans are already being formulated for 2021 with Ferol Richards tasked to revamp the visitor shelter.
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