Today was Honey harvest day. I suited up early this morning and headed to the hives. Even though it was cooler today, I had to wear thick clothes under my bee veil so I don't get stung.
By the time I pulled the cart with all the things I need, I was drenched in perspiration.
I smoked the bees into the hive and then started on the hive that needed the most attention. I checked the frames and most of them were about 75 % full. I removed the first eight frames of honey and replaced them with empty frames.
By the time I finished the work on that one hive, I closed the hive, thanked the bees and headed to the house.
The eight frames I removed today gave me almost a gallon of honey.
This coming week, the temps are supposed to be much cooler. I'll do the other three hives then. Hopefully, I'll have enough honey to make it through winter.
