tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644096506760919907.post3264113526106687611..comments2024-03-27T13:27:12.220-07:00Comments on Strathcona Beekeepers' Library: Winter Preparation for Vancouver BeekeepersUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644096506760919907.post-23704515959025461312023-07-20T13:24:04.634-07:002023-07-20T13:24:04.634-07:00For the last 20 years I've set the beginning o...For the last 20 years I've set the beginning of June as my cut off split date to produce a strong overwintering colony, for me. You certainly can split later. It's just my preference to give us much time as possible. I have done 10 frame splits as late as the end of August successfully (did 3 this week) but prefer July. You're right that our perspective should change with global warming extending our summers but by the same perspective the golden rod is in bloom in one of my bee yards. A full month ahead of schedule. What forage will be available in September and October? Depends on your actual location but the Dunbar/Southlands area is potentially a prime beekeeping location (south facing, sun, rural). I think we could extend our split season but just be prepared to feed both syrup and pollen. Drawn frames are a big advantage. Good luck, Bruce.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644096506760919907.post-87400934969132450382023-07-20T09:23:46.714-07:002023-07-20T09:23:46.714-07:00Super informative and regionally relevant - thank ...Super informative and regionally relevant - thank you!<br /><br />Would like to hear your perspective on late hive splits (July/Aug) for the Dunbar/Southlands area of Vancouver, especially with the long summers we have been having recently. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644096506760919907.post-69912103054657405062022-01-09T13:11:23.194-08:002022-01-09T13:11:23.194-08:00Interesting and comprehensive information. Thanks....Interesting and comprehensive information. Thanks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09503395066392608452noreply@blogger.com