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Tulip poplar trees (Liriodendron tulipifera), aka the fiddle tree or American tulip tree in The South, are a favorite among honey bees. They thrive in poor soils and produce a prodigious amount of nectar in the spring, making them a one-stop shop for busy honey bees.
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Spring is the time for beekeepers to assess wintertime losses and get the bee hives ready. Making sure the bees and their hives are healthy and strong - and don't swarm - can be daunting tasks, especially in North Carolina where spring weather can be very fickle.
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The popularity of honey in the US and around the world and the lack of testing standards in the US means that much of the honey for sale in the US is adulterated with sugar syrups and even toxic chemicals. We test our honey every year and publish the results so you know our honey is pure and toxin free.
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Wildflower honey is a reflection of its botanical and geographical origin, and usually comes from a variety of sources. Typical wildflower honey contains pollen markers from 50 - 200+ different sources, and these sources vary from year to year.
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The warm weather that usually comes with spring signals the queen and the hive to ramp up activity in preparation for gathering nectar, though it can often be a risky season too, and a time when hives are lost if not managed properly.