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-- On Thu, 4/29/10, Kathy Kellison <[log in to unmask]>
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>>> I was informed that about 20 miles north of me that the
>>>
 bees are working the black locust.

>>Is it possible there 
is a difference in the varietal
>>between the two locations? 

Kathy
 Kellison

Soil nutrition and soil moisture levels may also contribute to lack of attractive nectar.   But,  I have have heard anecdotal evidence of this happening for several years now, and not restricted to just black locust.   Good luck on your honey flows.

Mike in LA


      

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