In a message dated 3/17/01 12:21:23 AM Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << I have a book that was given to me that has a large selection of flowering plants listed in it that bees seem to like. Privet seems to be a big one--any one have any experience with this.>> Tim, I'll take all the privet honey I can get. It is nice rich, mellow and dark honey. Northern beekeepers say it is not too good. Maybe it's a different variety there. This was recently discussed on the bee list, so check the archives. <<Next question- Assuming you had limited space-say less than 1/2 acre, and knowing your bees had access to Tulip Poplars, various berries, and golden rod-what other plants would you suggest to plant for the bees. This is the South were it gets HOT and the past few years very dry. >> You aren't going to have too much impact with only a half acre, but you might help them a bit during the hot summer months by planting vitex, which loves heat and keeps on blooming and blooming and blooming. For early spring, plant canola or collards in the fall. The early spring bloom yields a lot of nectar and it is a frostproof bloom. Dave Green SC USA The Pollination Home Page: http://pollinator.com