This episode focuses on the difference between spring and fall pollen and how seasonal shifts impact bee nutrition. We look at what bees need to raise brood, how they build fat reserves for winter, and why feeding is not the same in every season. At the end of the episode, I share my personal story of 9/11, where I was that day in DC, what I saw, and how it unfolded.
What’s Inside This Episode:
- Tree pollen, brood buildup, and spring protein needs
- The role of high-lipid fall pollen in building winter fat bodies
- Why pollen patties are not a one-size-fits-all solution
- What to do when your fall flow never arrives
- How feeding mistakes can backfire going into winter
- A first-hand 9/11 account from DC and how it shaped the day
- The renovation timing that kept my mother away from the Pentagon impact zone
Why Listen to This Episode?
You will gain a clearer understanding of how bee nutrition changes by season and hear a first-hand account of 9/11 that offers perspective and reflection.
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