by Michael | Nov 25, 2013 | News & Updates
There is an emerging emphasis in our state, and probably all over the country, to “plant for pollinators”. Yet there are many people who are also enthused with planting for wild game. I was fascinated to discover recently that some excellent “bee...
by Michael | Feb 17, 2013 | News & Updates
Professor Vaughn Bryant can tell the origin of practically any natural honey sample by its pollen content. When bees gather nectar from clover flowers, clover pollen gets into it. If the honey contains mostly American Basswood pollen (Tilia americana), it indicates...
by Michael | Feb 13, 2013 | News & Updates
In the world of Honey Glen, its all very simple and wonderful: honey is honey, and the bees make it and I sell it to you, with all the goodness that was always meant to be there. But in the world of honey commerce, it is not the least bit simple, and all bottles are...
by Michael | Oct 22, 2012 | News & Updates
It’s already past the middle of October 2012! We’ve had a few light frosts, the fall color is still at its peak, and the goldenrod bloom is long gone. The only wild food source left for the bees is asters, and they’re starting to fade. It is warm and...