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Artistic Hives

Posted on May 20, 2019 by

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One of the unique elements, at Indigo Acres Apiary, is our brightly painted beehives! There is nothing like a field of wildflowers or a manicured pollinator garden, filled with artistic beehives, to spread the joy of nature… Are you looking for an exciting West…

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A honey bee colony goes through many transitions, throughout the seasons. The top photo was taken in late summer.🌞There is a large capped honey arch (top), with a small amount of brood (eggs, larvae, pupae) in the center. Below is a photo of the same frame, taken about 6 weeks later.🍂 As the queen slows down laying for the season, the brood space is replaced with honey stores.🍯 🐝Note: This 2019 colony was treated with BeeStrong from @beevitalcom in the spring and fall.🐝 . . . #beevitalambassador #beestrongeffect #beevitalcom What a beauty!👑🐝 Now that the bees are tucked in tight, I can spend time planning for next season. It’s been a day of brush hogging, chain sawing and removing shrub for next year’s apiary expansion. Once I cut through the crazy autumn olives, I will have 5 acres of open meadow! 🐝💚 Check out my latest IGTV video for a closer look!