----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Harrison" <[log in to unmask]> > Sadly many beekeepers have not a clue which plants produce the honey or > pollen in their hives. The uninformed beekeeper in Missouri says if its > light its clover and if its dark its wildflower. So how do you recommend we learn to identify exactly what plants the pollen and honey in our hives originated from? I can understand if one is marketing varietal honeys that he/she should be able to state with a fair degree of accuracy where the honey came from, but does the pollen really matter? Skip Skip & Christy Hensler THE ROCK GARDEN Newport, WA http://www.povn.com/rock/