I do not and would not overwinter my bees on goldenrod and aster. When I
did, they suffered with dysentery when they could not get cleansing
flights. Once I stopped overwintering on them, the hives honey
production tripled. Lots in the archives on the why and how.

You will make it thorough the winter, but poorly.

Your bees will overwinter well on summer honey (few particulates) or
even better on sugar or HFC syrup. The latter two will also stimulate
brood rearing, and they will get all the pollen they need.

Bill Truesdell
Bath, Maine

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