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Day: July 16, 2015

The dearth has begun

Posted on 2015-07-162023-01-06 by Allison J. Gong

In the spring and early summer, beekeeping is really easy. The nectar is flowing and the bees are busy and happy because there’s plenty of food for everybody. The colonies build up quickly and, if a beekeeper isn’t diligent, throw swarms when the bees feel they are too crowded. There’s a certain amount of good-natured…

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