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Last Week in the Apiary - 4th Week of December 2025

1/8/2026

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A close up of a pink Japanese Camellia in the winter. There is a small patch of melting snow on one of its leaves next to the bloom.
A close up image of Leatherleaf Mahonia in bloom. Flowering stems covered in yellow blooms and buds.
Pictures of the pink bloom of a Japanese Camellia and the yellow flowers of a Leatherleaf Mahonia. Photos by Dennis vanEngelsdorp, 12/16/2025
Time in the Yard: 0 minutes
Total Colonies:
27
Avg Temp:
38.35°
​Total Precipitation
: 0”
Actions: 
No bee work done. UMD on Winter Break. 

Reflections:
We are thinking about repairing equipment, assembling woodenware, ordering spring treatment supplies, and getting any other necessary equipment ordered once we return from break. 

Things in bloom: 
Japanese Camellia, Leatherleaf Mahonia
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