Hi all...
 
I read an article in the American Bee Journal a while back about "poison
pollen," listing plants whose pollen is poisonous to bees.  I recently
re-read the article, and noticed that I have one of them in my backyard:
Carolina Jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens).  As I am planning on putting
two bee hives in my yard in the spring, should I be concerned about having
this plant?  Should I remove it, or will the bees possibly ignore it if
there is other "more attractive" pollen available to them?
 
Thanks in advance for your help!
 
Mary Caldwell
Benicia, CA
A new beekeeper in '98!
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