Hi Everyone!
My husband and I have been hobbyist beeks for about 6 years. He started beekeeping first, and I was his helper - we have since reversed the roles and he's now my great helper! All our hives made it through the winter this year! We use medium 8 frame boxes and supers. Spring is finally showing some promise out here in Oregon and the weather is slowly warming. We have been reversing hive boxes and marking queens when we can find them. We do splits with our hives and let the bees raise their own queens. They seem to be doing a great job!