tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-778487044098443919.post689218339052224173..comments2023-10-15T15:55:52.817-06:00Comments on The Homestead Laboratory: Biodiversity with BeesJakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05302653400986920552noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-778487044098443919.post-45611894387088331912013-03-25T20:49:58.883-06:002013-03-25T20:49:58.883-06:00That probably would work better for pollination. ...That probably would work better for pollination. I think the orchards are designed pretty much for ease of harvest--so if the growers wanted to keep the varieties of almonds separate (I don't know if they do or not) and still use mechanized harvesting, the checkerboard pattern might complicate that.<br /><br />I notice the appl-ey flavor every time I taste the honey, too! I think the orchard flowers were probably one of their main sources of nectar for the few weeks they were in bloom. It's a shame the bees didn't make it through the winter, but I do like the honey. :-) Can't wait to start keeping bees again!Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05302653400986920552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-778487044098443919.post-31390226475236953752013-03-25T20:27:42.349-06:002013-03-25T20:27:42.349-06:00If they are after cross pollination, why don't...If they are after cross pollination, why don't they alternate the trees in the rows when they plant the orchard, and then alternate the rows, kind of checkerboard style. Then it wouldn't matter which tree the bees go to next, as each tree would be next to one of a different variety.<br /><br />This isn't really a comment about the article, which is interesting...but I just used some of your honey yesterday and was amazed at how fruity it's flavor was! Must be some of the orchard flower flavors made their way in. Just had to mention it. And thanks for the honey, honey!ckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09095704599976248495noreply@blogger.com