Peter L Borst wrote on Sat 12/05/09 10:44 PM: I, of course, don't imagine for a second that basswood (Linden, Lime tree, Tilia) is harmful to bees. I disagree only on two counts. Bob says basswood isn't as good as clover. I like basswood the best. But that's perhaps because of personal associations. It was one of the first I tasted fresh from the hive... Peter I agree with you. I also have first tasted it fresh from our hives and I love its mildly minty taste. All the best to all, pcelar. *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html Access BEE-L directly at: http://community.lsoft.com/scripts/wa-LSOFTDONATIONS.exe?A0=BEE-L