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Bee Ready for Winter: Insights from the Temple Area Beekeeper’s October Meeting
By Gaby Warlick
The Temple Area Beekeeper’s Association held its monthly meeting on Thursday, October 10th, at the Troy Community Center. The featured speaker was Advanced Beekeeper, Danielle Fleming, who shared her expertise on how to winterize bees. Her presentation offered invaluable tips for ensuring hives remain healthy and productive throughout the colder months.
Winterizing bees is a crucial aspect of beekeeping, and Danielle’s informative talk guided members through best practices such as insulating hives, ensuring proper ventilation, and maintaining sufficient honey stores to prevent colony starvation. She also addressed the importance of monitoring for pests like mites, which can wreak havoc on a weakened hive during winter.
Danielle’s practical advice resonated with the audience, and she stayed afterward to answer a variety of questions from new and experienced beekeepers alike. Topics ranged from how to handle sudden temperature drops to managing small hives that might need extra support to survive the season. The Temple Area Beekeeper’s Association meets regularly on the second Thursday of each month at the Troy Community Center, providing a platform for beekeepers of all levels to learn, share experiences, and support one another in their efforts to maintain healthy bee populations. With winter approaching, attendees left the meeting feeling well-prepared to give their hives the best chance for survival.
For more information on upcoming meetings or to join the association, visit their Facebook page or stop by the next meeting.
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Gaby Warlick is the Founder and Editor for the Troy Enterprise Press. She grew up in Waco, Texas, before moving to Troy in 2021.
She is the owner of Gaby’s Gotcha Professional Organizing, a business dedicated to helping clients create orderly and functional spaces in their homes. In addition to running her business, Gaby serves as the President of the Greater Troy Chamber of Commerce. She is deeply committed to fostering the growth of small businesses and strengthening the community.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Gaby enjoys spending time with her family-her husband and their two sons. Her passion lies in building meaningful relationships within the community and supporting others in achieving their goals.
Randy Thompson is a columnist for the Troy Enterprise Press. A lifelong resident of Troy, Randy has a deep passion for the town's history, which he brings to life through his articles.
Randy graduated from Troy High School in 1974, Temple College in 1977, and the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in 1992, where he majored in Political Science and earned a Teaching Certificate in Government and History. His teaching career spanned high school at Waco La Vega High School, middle school at Schertz-Cibolo ISD, and New Frontiers Charter School in San Antonio.
In 2001, Randy retired from teaching and launched a successful business in weddings, DJ services, and party rentals. He fully retired in 2009, settling on his farm in Troy with his wife, Debbie. In his retirement, Randy has dedicated himself to making educational videos about Troy's history and founded the Troy Historical Society Facebook page two years ago. He is now thrilled to contribute his historical insights to the Troy Enterprise Press.