By Amy Grisak
any of us keep bees to help us raise our
food without considering whether the
bees in our hive have enough to eat. Of
course, clover is a prominent source of honey
throughout the country, but not everyone lives
within range of fields or areas with it growing in
abundance, particularly in suburban neighborhoods. And since it takes more than a vegetable garden or a few fruit trees to provide
an adequate nectar source for the
colony, it’s prudent to understand
other potential food sources.
It’s nearly impossible to have
too much food for the bees so
consider planting favorite bee
foods when you can, or move
your hives to a more bountiful
location if your situation prevents the bees from finding
an adequate nectar source.
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