HENthusiastic Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I heard an interesting fact about Bees on radio 4 today. Aparently there are hundreds of different types of Bee, but only about 3 types actually make honey. Aparently the others focus on chutneys, pickles and baking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Somerford Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 It's true - in the UK we have solitary bees (Mason Bees and the like) that bore holes in old walls and lay a single egg, store honey/pollen for it, then lay another egg in front and so on. There are also 'local' versions of the honey bee (all described by their latin name). Ours is Apis mellifera. You can also get Apis cerana (Asian type), Apis dorsata (Giant Honeybee), Apis florea (Dwarf honeybee) as well as many 100s of bumblebees ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted December 21, 2009 Author Share Posted December 21, 2009 It's true - in the UK we have solitary bees (Mason Bees and the like) that bore holes in old walls and lay a single egg, store honey/pollen for it, then lay another egg in front and so on. There are also 'local' versions of the honey bee (all described by their latin name). Ours is Apis mellifera. You can also get Apis cerana (Asian type), Apis dorsata (Giant Honeybee), Apis florea (Dwarf honeybee) as well as many 100s of bumblebees ! Yes, but can they really make chutneys and pickles? I'd be interested in buying some from them over the festive period if they have any surplus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 well, they have to do something in the winter while they can't make honey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted December 22, 2009 Author Share Posted December 22, 2009 Good point. A good wholesome winter hobby, chutney making., That'll help keep them warm over the cold snaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbourne12 Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I heard an interesting fact about Bees on radio 4 today. Aparently there are hundreds of different types of Bee, but only about 3 types actually make honey. Aparently the others focus on chutneys, pickles and baking It's true. I love pickled honey-ons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Groan......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 How about for the non-vegetarians - Pickled bee-troot Merry Chistmas, RAB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 More groan...... Happy Christmas to you too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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