May is a gorgeous time for a holiday… but for beekeepers, it’s one of the hardest months to step away. In May, the hives go from “waking up” to “full speed ahead”. The days get longer, the blossom is out, and the colonies grow incredibly quickly — which is brilliant… but it also means they need regular checks and a bit of help from us to stay healthy and settled. Here’s why May isn’t really an option: ### 1) The colonies are growing fast A strong hive can expand rapidly in spring. That means we
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May is a gorgeous time for a holiday… but for beekeepers, it’s one of the hardest months to step away. In May, the hives go from “waking up” to “full speed ahead”. The days get longer, the blossom is out, and the colonies grow incredibly quickly — which is brilliant… but it also means they need regular checks and a bit of help from us to stay healthy and settled. Here’s why May isn’t really an option: ### 1) The colonies are growing fast A strong hive can expand rapidly in spring. That means we
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