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Last Week in the Apiary - 1st Week of December 2025

1/8/2026

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A small patch of white Sweet Alyssum flowers.
Photo: Sweet Alyssum, University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension
Time in the Yard: 0 minutes
Total Colonies: 27
Avg Temp: 34.07°
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Total Precipitation: 0.94”
Actions:
No bee work done this week. Apiary Manager away at conference.

Reflections:
Late fall and winter are great times to invest in beekeeping education: take classes, read beekeeping books, watch presentations or videos, and attend conferences that help inform and improve our beekeeping practices at home.
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Things in bloom: Sweet Alyssum
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