When?

[philipm]

It may be warm in the day here but we are still getting night frosts so not time to open up yet. I just have a wonder up to the hives to see if they are flying and that's enough for now.

 

[Poly Hive]

Precisely. We had a light frost last night.

Had two neighbours thank me for all the activity on their spring flowers as they are so enjoying the "happy hum" as one put it.

PH

 

[Hivemaker.]

It may be warm in the day here but we are still getting night frosts so not time to open up yet.

Precisely. We had a light frost last night.

There is still a good chance of frost well into May...and even early June, so best leave any inspections until then.

https://www.plantmaps.com/interactive-united-kingdom-last-frost-date-map.php

 

[Poly Hive]

Exactly Pete we have a good chance of Snow in June. Around Braemar that is....

PH

 

[Millet]

Slightly of the topic PH but what is that pollen from in your Avitar picture as my bees are bringing similar in at the moment..

 

[Ian123]

There is still a good chance of frost well into May...and even early June, so best leave any inspections until then.

https://www.plantmaps.com/interactive-united-kingdom-last-frost-date-map.php

Ph me thinks Pete is pulling your leg...ask him how many queens hes got on the go by then

 

[Eyeman]

English bee farmer putting on the QE & wet super today! Must know something the rest of you don't!
https://twitter.com/ElmTreeBees/status/1099314192639803393

 

[Poly Hive]

Pete and I know each others sense of humour... its very simple he ain't got one

Willow from a good mile or so close to EMA boundary fence. The entire site I believe now buried under "units" talk about building on greenfield... whole bloody farm has gone.

PH