It had the most bees all year, meaning I had a good queen. They were vigorous, always coming and going(activity) and produced the most honey.
I kind of knew I'd lose some bees, because everyone does. I'm just a little disappointed to lose that hive(and so many). I do still have my favorite hive and that is a swarm I captured on memorial day that I saw come out of the tree during the ceremony and collected with my kid later. I hope I always have that hive.
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