It doesn’t happen often, but South Carolina just got hit with a “Snow Blast!” Today I’m heading out to the Honey Top Bees yard to see how the colonies are handling this rare winter weather.
I’m used to our mild Southern winters, but this snow brings back memories of beekeeping with my dad in Vermont. In this video, I’m checking Hive 1 through Hive 23, clearing out some of those snow-blocked entrances and assessing the draft.
The Big Question: To my friends up north: what’s your go-to move? Do you let the snow provide insulation, or do you keep those entrances clear for ventilation? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
