tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9024008899131460219.post8891190794779578259..comments2023-10-24T06:22:12.111-07:00Comments on Seeds in the City: one proud beek.Seeds in the City.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17328214099148207427noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9024008899131460219.post-85212674006333889892009-08-02T20:14:45.592-07:002009-08-02T20:14:45.592-07:00As far as I know, the info is right, but they are ...As far as I know, the info is right, but they are going overboard on some detail and ignoring others. I much prefer this explanation: <br /><br />http://www.fordshoneyfarm.com/honeymade.html<br /><br />It captures the way bees collect nectar, how they transfer it to other bees (a field bee does not store the honey, a house bee does that). It also talks about honey evaporation by bees beating it with their wings. <br /><br />I tell you - I can't wrap my mind around how much work went into those five gallons of honey. And to think we are ready to harvest again! <br /><br />The amazing thing - no one has been able to make honey in an artificial setting. This delights me.Seeds in the City.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17328214099148207427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9024008899131460219.post-48850285820986897632009-08-02T16:23:18.596-07:002009-08-02T16:23:18.596-07:00I was curious as to the ripening process, and foun...I was curious as to the ripening process, and found this article. Thought I'd ask you about the level of accuracy, since they could tell me pretty much anything and I'd be clueless. http://animals.howstuffworks.com/insects/question300.htmOriginalSnarfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16632846896870924498noreply@blogger.com