It started raining here big time last week, when it dumped almost 4 inches in 24 hours. I’ll be this was a surprise to the bees … it sure was to us. Today it’s sprinkling again, really early in the season for us. Yesterday, the bees were bringing in bright orange pollen, so I ‘m very curious what that could be in mid-October. Hopefully it’s nutritious! I was going to put another batch of pollen patties on, but with the weather change and their pollen harvesting still happening, I think I’ll leave them alone.
I bottled honey the first week in October, and have a few more jars to fill. One more super to spin, too. Very dark, fruity honey this year. It all came off the hives late, so it’s hard to tell what’s in it. My neighbors guess it’s figs or olives, since they have both in front of their hive. Mine is mixed in, so who knows? Hopefully people like strong honey like I do!
