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"The hum of bees is the voice of the garden." — Elizabeth Lawrence 🌼

💡 Did You Know?

Some Winter Buzz-worthy Facts 🐝

Bees don’t die from cold. They die from moisture.
In winter, condensation dripping back onto the cluster can chill bees far faster than low temperatures, which is why proper ventilation and moisture control are critical in Western North Carolina’s fluctuating winter weather.
A winter cluster can generate temperatures over 90°F.
Even when it’s below freezing outside, honeybees work together to keep the center of their cluster warm enough to protect the queen and brood.
Bees eat more during warm winter spells than cold ones.
In areas like Burke County, mid-winter warmups can increase activity and honey consumption, making food monitoring especially important.
A quiet hive in January is usually a healthy hive.
Lack of visible activity doesn’t mean the colony is gone. Winter bees are built to conserve energy and survive months with minimal movement.

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