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But the most exciting thing....the hive we thought we lost during the winter - is alive and thriving! ![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2EuLZSCMiqkQEq_Kk8aFhHcVBys6ik85TfZc__VR9VhfG9-Lbv8h1usynZc3y2b6PHz-tzFuWmWHavHTc0Cx_i5LOq3vL0BE9CDNbSCxLDT1QLQOvtH1gJFdXyJFb72Nq52TKYnkJ1dqO/s320/January+2010+840.jpg)
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When we opened the hive we broke open some stores of honey - the bees are busily cleaning it up and you can see how clear it is....most likely due to the incredible amount of wildflowers and our fields of blooming clover.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi5W5vTb6kxLN6V5f-ZLlyN5eenS3AgrMFAvO1U9YnUvY_rfPQn2q0R3pqAzOuRvihzv_ft5RePG3lML8hSFEkOOaIQeuI4mYPXy_tTcwudfe-siyLCfPvaQI-0Z7krfx7hdX_q93PUEuC/s320/January+2010+839.jpg)
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