Date: Mon, 04 May 2009 09:14:33 -0400
From: americanrfp
Subject: Bees and Orchards
I was surprised by the number of blooms that did not set fruit this year in my orchard. It looked like many other fruit trees I have seen also have not set well this year. Has any one else noticed this? I wondered if that late cold snap was the problem.
I have not noticed many bees this year in my orchard or on other flowers. I’m ready to take the plunge and install a hive or two. Is there a local source of beehives? Is anyone tired of their bees and want to relocate them? Any advice would be appreciated.