This hive was causing problems this summer and I combined a nuc with the weak colony in the WBC. cheap fjallraven kanken After 4 weeks this colony has grown into the brood box and is looking good. It is looking strong and healthy enough to go into the autumn with a good chance of lasting the winter.

The daffodils have opened and the chill has gone from the so it is no surprise to see our landing boards full of bees laden with pollen hurrying into the hive to get that valuable protein back to the newborns.