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Re: Honey flavors
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Paul Conklin <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 30 Jan 2003 00:05:07 -0600
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 > I don't find a description of willow honey in the
 > archives; can anyone tell me something about it?

Wind pollinated plants like willow or aspen trees provide loads of
wonderful pollen, but no nectar.  They don't particularly "want" bees
stealing their pollen so they don't do anything special to attract
them.  Makes willow honey as tough to come by as chicken milk. :^)

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