 Ron chats with Barb Bletcher, the queen bee, about the buzz around bees getting out early due to warmer weather. They discuss the importance of bees' first flight and the potential risks of bee diarrhea, a serious issue that can weaken and even kill the colony. Ron shares tips on how to help bees recover, including feeding them sugar syrup and providing alternative food sources like winter annuals and flowers. This conversation is a must-listen for bee enthusiasts and gardeners alike.

<p>&nbsp;Ron chats with Barb Bletcher, the queen bee, about the buzz around bees getting out early due to warmer weather. They discuss the importance of bees' first flight and the potential risks of bee diarrhea, a serious issue that can weaken and even kill the colony. Ron shares tips on how to help bees recover, including feeding them sugar syrup and providing alternative food sources like winter annuals and flowers. This conversation is a must-listen for bee enthusiasts and gardeners alike.</p>

In The Garden with Ron Wilson, 6am-9am, 55KRC in Cincinnati

In The Garden with Ron Wilson

The Queen Bee Buzzes In 2/21/2026

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