As we go into late October, winter is bearing down on us from the bees perspective. We had heavy frost this week and will experience a hard freeze this weekend. That should put an end to the nectar plants. At the point, I have done all I can to prepare my colonies. Time will tell how they fair as the winter goes forward. Starvation is a big risk for local beekeepers. Our mild winters often result in the colony staying somewhat active and consuming large quantities of food. I will check them periodically on warm winter days. Good Luck Bees.
