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“ Honey bees actually live the way we should . The bees work the way we humans should be working . They do it without grumbling or fussing . They protect what they ’ ve got and their way of life … Everybody in the colony has a part to play , and they all play it well .”
Charles Vick
“ When it says wildflower that means the beekeeper has no earthly idea what is in it . It was just gathered from whatever nectar resided in the area ,” he said as opposed to labels that read clover honey . Vick has learned a lot about life , especially patience and perseverance , from the fascinating social structure of honey bees . Honey bees live in well-organized colonies with a single queen bee , male drone bees and female worker bees that make up the majority of the group . Each one has a specific role to play in keeping the colony highly efficient and well maintained . “ Honey bees actually live the way we should ,” Vick said . “ The bees work the way we humans should be working . They do it without grumbling or fussing . They protect what they ’ ve got and their way of life .” Said Vick , “ Everybody in the colony has a part to play , and they all play it well .” M
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