Dave Cushman wrote:
>
> If the bees cannot cope with the crop that they gather, they must be 
> supported either by artificial feeding or by artificial management, 
> both of which detract from the profitability and result in unnecessary 
> man hours.
>
>
Which, to a very large extent, defines proper beekeeping. You manage the 
problems. I find it difficult to wrap my arms around "leave them alone" 
beekeeping since no successful beekeeper does so. We all manage our 
local problems.

Also, please remember that there is a big difference between your winter 
conditions and ours in Maine. If I lived in Maryland, then your advice 
might be appropriate, since the climates are similar.


Bill Truesdell
Bath, Maine

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