First trip to the Island and to the bee yard for the season. The yard looks in good shape. I toured the space with Larry (the island horticultural caretaker) and will be clearing some to enlarge it a bit this spring - removing probably 50 years of invasive species that have taken over Farm Hill. If the additional space looks good (about half an acre) will consider planting a small apple orchard near the top of the hill. Larry also upgraded the soil in the raspberry patch so I will replant this as well. The pond is pretty mucked up so I have to drain and clean it up.
The one hive that was still going in the fall has made it this far - I fed the hive with fondant - ungrateful bugs, they were all over me and very mad - good thing I had my bee suit on.
I also set up two hives for the packages that are due the beginning of May. Should be interesting - I pick them up early morning of the first ferry boat of the season and will bring them out with me on the morning ferry - that should keep everyone awake....
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