hi i found out an interesting fact yesterday talked to a bee keeper, there been bumble bees for 2 years in the garden using an old bird box as a hive
it seems although i didnt see queen bumble bee going into the hive this year in spring, she hibanated in an outhouse, maybe garage, then flew back into the old bird box when she woke up. he said she or her daughter will be there all ready asleep, and you will never know.
That fantastic to knew im helping bee population ready for next year
