About Honey Bees....
I have always said, when I retire ( I know.. I know…as if!) I will keep bees.I have always been fascinated by them and feel a deep connection. As a child, you could find me rescuing them out of pools of water before I took my swim. To this day, I have never been stung. You see, we have an understanding, the bees and I.
Bonnie Diczhazy wrote “Honey Bees are amazing insects that have evidently distinct roles. As the climate changes and global warming hits hard honey bees are on the decline. In some places the flowers that once emerged in spring are now out in winter and the bees are missing out on vital nectar to survive.
Sukkran has covered the topic of the workings of bees in such a way that from the beginning to the end of their life cycle a full explanation covered by his depth of research has emerged as a wonderful story.”
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We began keeping bees last year and it's been quite the experience! While I absolutely love it, I had never been stung by a bee until last summer when one of our own got me (I though we were speaking the same language, too). Apparently I'm allergic to bees because my body's reaction was quite intense. We plan on continuing to keep bees because we want to do right by them and enjoy the process, but I do plan on being much more careful. The moral of the story is...before you get your first hive, get tested for allergies just in case :-) Otherwise, they're quite a marvelous joy!!!
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Thank you, Bee Girl! Good idea about being tested and I love your blog.
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