05/28/2026
๐ Whatโs happening in the hive this week? Nectar flow season is beginning on Southern Vancouver Island. ๐ฟ
Over the past few weeks, the bees have been working big leaf maple, arbutus, and early garden blooms like salvia. Now the blackberry blossoms are just beginning to open โ one of the biggest nectar flows of the season for local beekeepers.
A fun beekeeper fact: warm sunny weather helps blackberry nectar rise higher within the flower, making it much easier for honey bees to access. After several cold and rainy days, the hives are suddenly becoming very busy again.
This is the time of year when the colonies truly come alive and the 2026 honey season begins to take shape. ๐