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Plain Talk: Miracle Bees (271)
In this reflective winter walk-through, Jim Tew returns to the bee yard expecting discouraging losses—but instead finds surprising signs of life. Colonies he believed were gone are flying, cleansing, and holding on after one of the coldest winters in recent memory - miracle bees!
As Jim navigates snow, mud, and the emotional ups and downs of winter beekeeping, he shares candid thoughts about preparation, neglect, resilience, and the seasonal rhythm that every beekeeper eventually learns to accept. The episode explores how enthusiasm for beekeeping naturally waxes and wanes during the long…
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