Bees and Honey

Yesterday I talked about honey in the high places.  Now I want to talk about it for the rest of us.  As a kid my dad had a bee hive.  I learned to love honey comb.  At the local farmer's market they have it but...  They had just a tiny piece in the jar.  I almost laughed.  We filled the jars with the comb.  I do miss them.

Our blueberries have had humming birds and bumble bees but no honey bees yet.  My cousin in Illinois posted on his Facebook establishing a hive for his fruit trees.  I keep longing for a bee hive.  I know at this point it is slim that it will happen.  My hubby is not interested and it is not something I am ready to take on.  Maybe a honey bee swarm will fly by. smile

Here is a couple of good links on honey bees.

http://www.beesource.com/build-it-yourself/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beehive
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSk_ev1eZec  Honey bee's life cycle
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVaYD3e9KOA&feature=related Bee Hive Construction

Enjoy!  Judy

The Importance of the White House honey

The White House as you know has placed an emphasis on gardening.  It is great they have added a bee hive as well.   The honey has been used for dinners.  What really was fun is the honey has also been used as gifts.  You will find this article interesting.  Enjoy Judy

http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/blogs/white-house-honey-analyzed?hpt=hp_bn11