Late summer or early fall is harvest time for beekeepers. It's also time to think about preparing the hives for winter. After the honey is removed and only the hive bodies are left some will medicate, others may not. Medication takes several weeks. By November 1st, or first frost, the hives should be sealed for the winter with enough stores to last until April. Over the winter the bees will maintain an internal hive temperature of about 90 degrees F. Amazing!
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3 c chopped and mashed italian prune plums
1 c fresh squeezed orange juice
1 T grated orange peel
1 t cinnamon
4 t calcium water
3t pectin
1 c sugar or 2/3 cup honey!
i don't have the cook times with me but I think you can easily look that up if you don't already know. <3 It is so yummy and not too sweet!