| American witch-hazel and leatherleaf mahonia in bloom in January of 2026. Picture by Dennis vanEngelsdorp, Berwyn Heights, MD. | Time in the Yard: 0 minutes Time in the Barn: 0 minutes Total Colonies: 27 Hi Temp: 53° Low Temp: 19° Avg Temp: 36.6° Total Precipitation: 0.95” |
Actions:
No bee work done.
Observations:
Most of this week was warm enough to briefly open the inner cover or hinge open the top box to check mortality and food stores.
Reflections:
The warmer weather this week may be cause to check fondant status sooner than we were planning.
Things in bloom:
Leatherleaf Mahonia, American Witch-hazel
No bee work done.
Observations:
Most of this week was warm enough to briefly open the inner cover or hinge open the top box to check mortality and food stores.
Reflections:
The warmer weather this week may be cause to check fondant status sooner than we were planning.
Things in bloom:
Leatherleaf Mahonia, American Witch-hazel