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Last Week in the Apiary - 5th Week of December 2025

1/8/2026

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Japanese Camellia in bloom in early January 2026. Some pink blooms have started turning brown while others are just beginning to bloom.
3 Leatherleaf Mahonia plants in a garden that are all in bloom with stems of yellow flowers at various stages of bloom.
Japanese Camellia and Leatherleaf Mahonia in bloom in early winter. Photo by Dennis vanEngelsdorp, January 6, 2026.
Time in the Yard: 0 minutes
Total Colonies:
27
Avg Temp:
34.2°
​Total Precipitation
: 0”
Actions: 
No bee work done. UMD on Winter Break. 

Reflections:
This down time reminded us to plan ahead for putting new foundation in frames that need to be drawn this season. Spring will be here before we know it, and bees will be ready to draw new comb!
 
Things in bloom: 
Japanese Camellia, Leatherleaf Mahonia
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