Find out more about Zora's Bees - Index to BEE topics:
Ros and Anna visit Tom's Apiary Where to put a hive? The HIVE in detail Inside the Hive Bee Foraging Harvesting the honey More about the book Coming soon: All about Swarms Back to home |
Find out more about Zora and some Inspirational Black Bee Keepers - here
Terms:
Pollen is a fine dust produced by many plants so they can reproduce. Pollen can be transported by wind or water or insects to other plants. There it fertilises them to make new plants. As they move from flower to flower, bees are a VERY effective way of spreading pollen. More here Nectar is a syrupy sugary liquid produced by plants within their flowers. Bees, along with many pollinating insects love nectar. They make it into honey. So the plant uses the nectar to attract the bees, who will then spread pollen when they move to the next plant. More here Brood box Frames |
How to help bees:
Check back soon for a new section on what you can do to help bees, including lots of tips on the following: Planting flowers - what's best for bees Mowing less - Loving weeds and wild spaces Amazing Bee facts: Coming soon |