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Asheville, NC Russian Honey Bees Beehives overwintered bees part 1

First look at over wintered hives. This was around February 13th during an unusual warming of weather. It was around 70 degrees when the hives were opened. The bees are strong and no medications have ever been used. I am … Continue reading

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Honey Bees An Endangered Species ?

Honey Bees An Endangered Species ? Once upon a time there was a flourishing abundance of Honey Bees in the wild.   Until one October day of 1852, a fellow named Lorenzo Langstroth appeared not only to patent his “Langstroth” hive … Continue reading

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