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At the end of last year, Alex moved from Southeast England to Bristol in the West Country. The transition represented a significant change, not only in geography but also in the potential for his beekeeping endeavors. He secured a new location for his hives and was excited about the opportunity to expand his honey production further in year three.

Early Winter Beekeeping Tasks

With winter dragging on, Alex devoted his initial time of the season to checking the hives regularly. One important task included monitoring the bees' food supplies, especially during milder January weather when they were more active but flowers were scant. During his weekly inspections, he noted their food consumption and took proactive steps by topping up their supplies.