light frost leaves little for the bees

Paul, Dorothy and Mary checking the bees one last time before winter. About a dozen partically filled frames were boxed up and will be saved for next spring to give the bees a start. Ample honey is left in hive for winter.

Fall blooming wild asters attracting the bees, at least three species of asters here out of approximately 120 in US. Some honey removed and will be tested in the lab. Hilary in Seattle.