September is National Honey Month
Most of us know that honey is beneficial to our health in many ways, used sparingly. We can use it in tea and various recipes like honey butter for our pancakes, scones, and muffins.
We wouldn't have this delightful treat if it weren't for the honeybee. Honeybees are female and referred to as worker bees. One bee produces one teaspoon of honey in her lifetime, pollinating flowers as she goes.
Honeybees represent one of the world's most important pollinators, contributing to agriculture and wild ecosystems.
If a beehive is in an area that grows blueberries, lavender, mint, etc., that plant will enhance the flavor of the honey. You can contribute to bee's sustainability by planting flowers like mint, lavender, sunflowers, and California poppies to attract bees. What is good for bees is also good for the climate and the environment. If you discover a hive, call your local beekeeper to have it safely moved.
Click here for five ways you can help bees thrive.