It's been very very hot (in the high 80s and low 90s). This weekend, I propped up the rear side of the top covers 2 inches with a block to let some air in the hives. They were still bearding last night around the front entrance and drilled entrance holes. I removed the block this morning, because we had a chance of thunderstorms today and I didn't want it to rain into the hive.I also quickly inspected the top supers of both hives. Neither hive has drawn out the top super. I believe we are in a dearth with little nectar and pollen available. Still, I took a trip to Danville, Ohio, on Saturday to Simpson's Bee Supply to pick up two medium supers and 20 wired frame wax foundations. I'm preparing for what I hope will be a nice goldenrod/aster honey flow late in the summer. Why do I drive an hour to pick up equipment? Because Simpson's woodenware is cypress and well-made. I also enjoy the drive to Knox County and the chance to chat with Mr. Simpson.
It's exciting to see my honeybees collecting pollen and nectar from my own perennials, which I witnessed this weekend (see picture). They seem to really like the coneflowers which are in bloom right now.
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