altitude

I'm trying to decide on a location for 1-possibly 2 locations for an apiary in southern Arizona. I would like to know the different temperaments of different subspecies of Apis Mellifera at different elevations. My local topography is between 2000'-9,000' altitude. Between those altitudes I see...

My fondant-making has been problematic. Last year I gave up heating at 236F from my notes, and this year I see why: I hit a stop at 236. I heated for an additional half-hour at least with no temp change over gas heat and constantly stirring. It also remains granular, not sure it that's normal...