Monthly Archives: April 2011

More on Swarms

Posted on April 26, 2011 by lanoras

Sometimes I’m lucky enough to notice that the bees when the bees just begin to swarm and are swirling around our backyard.  Whenever possible I stand in the middle of the yard and listen to the hum of thousands of … Continue reading →

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Hiving a Swarm

Posted on April 16, 2011 by lanoras

Every March, the honey bees start swarming.  The old queen leaves the hive and thousands of bees go with her.  Since the queen does not fly very well, she usually lands someplace near her old home.  The hum and flight … Continue reading →

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