The Muddy Muddy Month of April

It's official - this is the wettest April of all time with over 9".  And the month isn't over.  As I write this storms are barreling in our direction from Alabama.  Considering all the damage caused elsewhere by this month's weather we're very lucky to have nothing more than a muddy yard to contend with.

However, muddy fields mean no fence progress although we now have a replenished stock of fenceposts.  The bees don't care much for the rain, either.  We've seen some activity - they've explored the vast dandelion field outside the hive and made some trips to the barn and the house.  More things are blooming now which should help with their pollen collection. 

Here's a couple pics of the girls' arrival last Thursday.  Yes, it was sunny that afternoon.  Ah, how I wish it would be sunny again!!

The girls check out their new condo

Selena and the girls

After they get settled we'll check the hives for activity and make sure the queen's out of her candy cage (probably Saturday - it's supposed to be sunny!).  We'll also refill the feeders with Brady's special bee syrup and leave them alone for another week.

Confirmed hummingbird sighting on April 26 at 7pm.

What's Blooming
Tulips, Crab Apples, Lilacs, some blooms spotted on the apple tree near the garden

Coming Up

Hive inspection, break ground in the garden (weather permitting), clean chicken coop, continue fence project