When most folks hear the words honey blankets, they may picture some sort of magical snack from a farmers’ market or a cute name for a comforter. But when it comes to beekeeping, honey blankets are an actuality—and they’re not merely adorably named, but also surprisingly effective. These warm additions to hives are slowly becoming a beekeeper’s top secret for maintaining colonies contented, toasty, and productive.
Although bees are notoriously independent, they do require a little assistance with surviving cold weather. That’s where blankets for beekeeping come in. Imagine them as the hive’s version of an extra-thick woolen sweater on …