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The preparations included cleaning and organizing the equipment. Alex embraced the seasonal nature of beekeeping as it provided time for planning without the immediate pressure of managing the bees. Eventually, he found signs of spring in bulbs beginning to emerge, symbolizing the revival that would soon take place within his hives.
Innovative Equipment Updates
During this off-season, Alex welcomed the unlikely assistance of fellow beekeepers and businesses. He unboxed newly acquired beekeeping supplies from National Bee Supplies, allowing him to build and configure several fully functional hives from scratch.