Time for Fall Hive Maintenance

The crisp, cool days of autumn are upon us - and it's time to make sure everything is in order with your beehives before the winter really sets in. Your cluster will need about 70 pounds of honey to survive the winter, so if it's been a poor nectar flow year like it was for us here in Vermont, you may need to feed, feed, feed to stave off starvation. Follow this guide for all your fall beekeeping chores and get your hive off to a healthy winter start.