E264 - Wintering with Anne Frey

In this New Year's Day episode of Honey Bee Obscura, Jim Tew is joined by Anne Frey for a timely and practical conversation about wintering honey bee colonies during extended cold spells. As winter settles in across much of North America, Jim and Anne focus on what beekeepers can—and cannot—do during deep winter to support colony survival.

The discussion centers on insulation, emergency feeding, and realistic expectations when temperatures plunge. Anne explains why it's not "too late" to add insulation, how minimal disturbance compares to the consequences of starvation, and why proactive feeding decisions often matt...