# Wintering your Flow Hive **URL:** https://forum.honeyflow.com/c/beekeeping-basics/wintering-your-flow-hive-flow-frames/33.md [Latest](https://forum.honeyflow.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.honeyflow.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.honeyflow.com/tags.md) --- ## [Wintering your Flow Hive / Flow Frames](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/wintering-your-flow-hive-flow-frames/11949)
**Author:** [@Faroe](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Faroe)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 11:51pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/wintering-your-flow-hive-flow-frames/11949 "2023-09-22T23:51:28Z")
Wintering your Flow Hive / Flow Frames is an important consideration that you will need to make. We have a lot of different advice on the forum, and it all varies depending on region and beekeeper. If you post a topic … --- ## [Angry bees following me!](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/angry-bees-following-me/40286)
**Author:** [@universalpuzzle](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/universalpuzzle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 5:24am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/angry-bees-following-me/40286 "2026-04-17T05:24:27Z")
think I made my bees very angry today. Im in Tasmania,.. I’m a newish flowhive beekeeper and I was getting my beehive ready for winter as it’s going to be very cold in the next couple of days. I took off the flowhive whi… --- ## [Winterizing Flow Hives Tips - CANADA](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/winterizing-flow-hives-tips-canada/39792)
**Author:** [@deanshillfarm](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/deanshillfarm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2025, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/winterizing-flow-hives-tips-canada/39792 "2025-10-09T18:43:30Z")
Hello everyone, I have today a total of 6 Flow Hives, going to be 12 Flow Hives next Spring. This is my first year and will be the first winter. All my Flow Hives are double Deep. The Flow Supers have been removed. Qu… --- ## [Overwintering in Canada - so much conflicting advice!](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/overwintering-in-canada-so-much-conflicting-advice/39652)
**Author:** [@Jules159](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Jules159)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/overwintering-in-canada-so-much-conflicting-advice/39652 "2025-08-21T14:20:31Z")
Hi everyone! New beekeeper here, got my first flow hive this spring. I’m looking for some advice on over-wintering my hive. I’ve read through the forum and there is so much conflicting advice out there, it’s hard to kno… --- ## [How to winter bees in cold upstate NY using Flowhive](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/how-to-winter-bees-in-cold-upstate-ny-using-flowhive/34268)
**Author:** [@Wil](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Wil)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2025, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/how-to-winter-bees-in-cold-upstate-ny-using-flowhive/34268 "2025-06-16T15:45:09Z")
I am a beginner starting with a Flowhive 2 in upstate NY. I am curious about how to winter the bees. I see most remove the Flow Super in winter. Is there enough honey in the brood box for the bees to get through winter? … --- ## [USA, northern Minnesota -2nd brood box or flow super for winter?](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/usa-northern-minnesota-2nd-brood-box-or-flow-super-for-winter/39300)
**Author:** [@BrookeMN](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/BrookeMN)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2025, 1:12am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/usa-northern-minnesota-2nd-brood-box-or-flow-super-for-winter/39300 "2025-06-16T01:12:18Z")
Hello, newbie here. Just received my nuc box a week ago. I have the flow hive 2+ Any tips or tricks for overwintering around central/northern MN? Right now I just have the 1 brood box with 10 frames. I am trying to deci… --- ## [Winterizing help, Minnesota, USA](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/winterizing-help-minnesota-usa/12469)
**Author:** [@Jaka](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Jaka)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 1:00pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/winterizing-help-minnesota-usa/12469 "2025-02-19T13:00:29Z")
Hello I have read some winterizing posts from other people but Im still in need of help. I live in Minnesota USA and have two hives. They are both two deep brood supers right now. they have some frames with honey(capped … --- ## [When is it too late to add a mated queen to save a queenless colony?](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/when-is-it-too-late-to-add-a-mated-queen-to-save-a-queenless-colony/33785)
**Author:** [@Bianca](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Bianca)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 10:14pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/when-is-it-too-late-to-add-a-mated-queen-to-save-a-queenless-colony/33785 "2025-02-09T22:14:11Z")
As the title asks, when is it too late to add a mated queen to a queenless colony? My thinking is that there will need to be some capped brood at least (and this may need to be newly capped brood) for the young bee popu… --- ## [Winter Preparations](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/winter-preparations/37856)
**Author:** [@elbee49](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/elbee49)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2024, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/winter-preparations/37856 "2024-11-01T21:17:42Z")
Hi there, I’m located in the PNW (Tacoma, WA) and I’m not sure if I should leave the vent open or closed for fall and winter? Also curious what your thoughts are on using the entrance reducer? Thank you! --- ## [Remove Flow Frame honey Super, Bees bailed](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/remove-flow-frame-honey-super-bees-bailed/37786)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Chatwell](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Rick_Chatwell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2024, 11:23am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/remove-flow-frame-honey-super-bees-bailed/37786 "2024-10-22T11:23:59Z")
Prio to this all inspections were doen, I had no indications of mites or infestations. Both appeared healthy and fully in action. I am on the front tange in devner colorado, and the weather to say the least has been rea… --- ## [Happy Solstice - June 21 '24](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/happy-solstice-june-21-24/37141)
**Author:** [@JeffH](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/JeffH)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2024, 5:18am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/happy-solstice-june-21-24/37141 "2024-06-21T05:18:17Z")
It’s only a matter of weeks before my strong hives will start preparing to swarm, so therefore I’ll have to get my act together & start getting frames ready. --- ## [Wintering in Armidale New South Wales](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/wintering-in-armidale-new-south-wales/36923)
**Author:** [@KieranPI](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/KieranPI)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2024, 3:46am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/wintering-in-armidale-new-south-wales/36923 "2024-05-31T03:46:04Z")
I am just posting on behalf of a customer to see if there is any specific advice for cold winters in Armidale. Is packing down the hive necessary, or do the need more honey stores? It often drops below freezing at night… --- ## [Protecting our new hive from the elements](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/protecting-our-new-hive-from-the-elements/36763)
**Author:** [@Warrant](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Warrant)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2024, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/protecting-our-new-hive-from-the-elements/36763 "2024-04-19T20:24:53Z")
Hi all, I’m totally new to bee keeping and expecting delivery of my wife’s 2+ unit in a couple of weeks. I plan to use tung oil to seal the unit. What are people’s thoughts about building a freestanding cover that is s… --- ## [Advice on preparing hive for Winter in Gippsland, Vic, Australia](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/advice-on-preparing-hive-for-winter-in-gippsland-vic-australia/36705)
**Author:** [@Marnsred](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Marnsred)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2024, 8:27am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/advice-on-preparing-hive-for-winter-in-gippsland-vic-australia/36705 "2024-04-08T08:27:01Z")
Hi. This is my first winter with my bees. They arrived in November, added the flow super in late December and harvested 3 full frames in mid march. Recent inspection has shown there is still one fully capped frame and 2 … --- ## [Wintering in New England](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/wintering-in-new-england/36576)
**Author:** [@Mrk.lng](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Mrk.lng)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2024, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/wintering-in-new-england/36576 "2024-03-21T00:22:26Z")
I have been attending a bee school near my home and the information has been amazing. We just covered wintering the bees and feeding them which brought up a few questions on my end. I did buy a top feeder for my Flow H… --- ## [Queenless or autumn?](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/queenless-or-autumn/36485)
**Author:** [@ItsBrendorange](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/ItsBrendorange)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/queenless-or-autumn/36485 "2024-03-08T20:23:15Z")
So I did a check today, It’s been 3 weeks since I emptied all my bees down to the super as queenie had been laying in the flow frames (Whole hive had toppled in wind and in putting back up I didn’t think about the posi… --- ## [Winter survival in western Nebraska](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/winter-survival-in-western-nebraska/36273)
**Author:** [@ABel308](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/ABel308)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 11:36am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/winter-survival-in-western-nebraska/36273 "2024-01-29T11:36:54Z")
This is the second year that I’ve lost my hives in western Nebraska. Both hives are single deeps and still have plenty of honey. I also supplement with winter feed. Hives are wrapped for added insulation against the win… --- ## [Doing a pre-winter split to keep Flow hive at two boxes](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/doing-a-pre-winter-split-to-keep-flow-hive-at-two-boxes/36258)
**Author:** [@simont](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/simont)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2024, 10:03am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/doing-a-pre-winter-split-to-keep-flow-hive-at-two-boxes/36258 "2024-01-25T10:03:13Z")
I have five Flow hives and want no more than two boxes (1 brood + 1 super, for each, in season (Spring/Summer). In packing up and getting ready for winter (when this comes around), I am sure that 2-3 of these hives will … --- ## [Winter fondant placement](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/winter-fondant-placement/36180)
**Author:** [@Dmorris60](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Dmorris60)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/winter-fondant-placement/36180 "2024-01-04T20:18:36Z")
Hi there I am based in the UK, it is current week one in January. At the beginning of November I had a pretty much full brood box at the bottom with a mix of honey and brood and a second box on top that was 2/3 full of… --- ## [Honey/Nectar and Feeding](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/honey-nectar-and-feeding/35802)
**Author:** [@mikedurandt](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/mikedurandt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 10:16am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/honey-nectar-and-feeding/35802 "2023-10-24T10:16:53Z")
Hi All, I am currently feeding my bees a syrup which seems to really be working well for them. We are approaching winter in the UK and the rains have started. My question to the below picture would be to try and unders… --- ## [Flow Hive 2 Tray - Winter](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/flow-hive-2-tray-winter/35812)
**Author:** [@Carlsails](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Carlsails)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/flow-hive-2-tray-winter/35812 "2023-10-23T16:16:56Z")
Hello, I was wondering what everyone does with their Flow Hive 2 Tray for winter? I read that people turn it upside down, I am assuming we can turn the vent in the back down for less air flow? But how to deal with the … --- ## [Prepping flow hive for winter](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/prepping-flow-hive-for-winter/35780)
**Author:** [@Betty305](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Betty305)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/prepping-flow-hive-for-winter/35780 "2023-10-18T19:48:24Z")
I live in Iowa. This is my first year beekeeping. I have a local mentor and have taken a winter course from local keeper. But neither have experience with Flow hive. First so you leave brood boxes on stand for winter? … --- ## [Winter Preparation](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/winter-preparation/35551)
**Author:** [@Sharon\_Buehler](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Sharon_Buehler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2023, 2:21am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/winter-preparation/35551 "2023-09-09T02:21:28Z")
I am a fairly new beekeeper and am getting ready to treat my hive for varroa mites using an oxalic acid vaporizer. What time of day is best to treat the hive so that I get the most out of the treatment(s). How many tim… --- ## [Leave the super closed or open after last harvest](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/leave-the-super-closed-or-open-after-last-harvest/35406)
**Author:** [@JBees](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/JBees)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/leave-the-super-closed-or-open-after-last-harvest/35406 "2023-08-18T16:04:56Z")
Hi I live in Sweden and here we can easily get minus 20 degrees C in winter, so I remove my Flow Super and store it indoors during winter. Some of us here remove the frames and keep the box and fill it with isolation ma… --- ## [Do bees cluster during winter in VERY hot climates?](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/do-bees-cluster-during-winter-in-very-hot-climates/35082)
**Author:** [@Xxx\_Xxx](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Xxx_Xxx)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2023, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/do-bees-cluster-during-winter-in-very-hot-climates/35082 "2023-06-11T17:33:43Z")
I live in a country that has a VERY hot climate (45-60 degrees Celsius) and would like to know if the bees will cluster during a 15-20 degrees Celsius winter?, Or will they just continue as if nothing happened? --- ## [Saskatraz or Italian?](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/saskatraz-or-italian/35061)
**Author:** [@Xxx\_Xxx](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Xxx_Xxx)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2023, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/saskatraz-or-italian/35061 "2023-06-10T18:20:30Z")
I am about to start my beekeeping journey however I am having some trouble deciding between purchasing Saskatraz or Italian bees. I am going to be an urban beekeeper so I would like a type that isn’t prone to swarming an… --- ## [Stored Pollen frames](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/stored-pollen-frames/34923)
**Author:** [@Shayne14](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Shayne14)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 11:21pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/stored-pollen-frames/34923 "2023-05-25T23:21:57Z")
I have a weak hive with no pollen. I’m feeding pollen supplement atm. I found a frame of solid pollen in my freezer from another hive earlier in spring. Can I thaw it out and give it to this weak hive? --- ## [Newbie Autumn Flow Super - Remove or leave over winter? Victoria AUS](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/newbie-autumn-flow-super-remove-or-leave-over-winter-victoria-aus/34663)
**Author:** [@Ishtar](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Ishtar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2023, 4:44am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/newbie-autumn-flow-super-remove-or-leave-over-winter-victoria-aus/34663 "2023-04-12T04:44:04Z")
Hello everyone, Newbie here and it’s my first winter with bees. Sorry for the long question but I felt more detail might help a more relevant answer. I’ve got a flow hive 2 setup with two full brood boxes (honey stores… --- ## [Wintering hive with super](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/wintering-hive-with-super/34596)
**Author:** [@Brooke](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Brooke)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2023, 10:47am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/wintering-hive-with-super/34596 "2023-04-05T10:47:55Z")
We are located in the Yarra valley, Victoria. We have a brood box with a super. Super is full. I normally take it off (because it’s empty) and winter them with the brood box only. This year because it is full I was debat… --- ## [Flow Super during Winter](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/flow-super-during-winter/34555)
**Author:** [@Drone](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Drone)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 10:05pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/flow-super-during-winter/34555 "2023-03-28T22:05:47Z")
I live in Eastern North Carolina and don’t have extended periods of 30 degree weather. On and off temperature swings. In the past I have removed my super during the winter and stored it. Should I keep doing this or le… [Next page](https://forum.honeyflow.com/c/beekeeping-basics/wintering-your-flow-hive-flow-frames/33.md?page=1)