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11/10/2023

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11/10/2023

Who else loves ferns? Ferns are ancient plants with a rich history:

1. **Ancient Existence:** Ferns are among the oldest plants on Earth, with fossil records dating back over 360 million years. They predate dinosaurs!

2. **No Seeds or Flowers:** Unlike flowering plants, ferns reproduce via spores. They don't produce seeds but release microscopic spores from specialized structures.

3. **Adaptive Success:** Ferns have successfully adapted to various environments, from rainforests to deserts. Their ability to thrive in different conditions contributes to their global distribution.

4. **Prehistoric Forests:** During the Carboniferous period (around 300 million years ago), ferns played a crucial role in forming the coal deposits that we use today. Ancient forests were dominated by towering tree-sized ferns.

5. **Lifecycle:** Ferns undergo a unique two-stage reproductive cycle involving a sporophyte (the visible fern plant) and a gametophyte (a smaller, often inconspicuous structure).

6. **Bioindicators:** Ferns are sensitive to changes in the environment, making them useful bioindicators. Their presence or absence can signal environmental health and air quality.

7. **Edible Uses:** Some fern species are edible and have been traditionally used for food. However, caution is necessary as some ferns can be toxic. The fiddleheads (young, coiled fern fronds) of certain species are harvested for culinary purposes.

8. **Biodiversity:** There are thousands of fern species, showcasing a remarkable diversity in shapes, sizes, and habitats. They contribute significantly to the Earth's plant biodiversity.

11/08/2023

Warm up your fall evenings with our Honey Hot Toddy recipe! The perfect blend of sweetness and warmth. Try it out and let the flavors bring you comfort on a cozy evening. 🍁🍯

Honey Hot Toddy Recipe:
¾ cup hot water
1 ½ ounces whiskey (bourbon, dark rum, or brandy work too-our favorite is The Original Toddy bourbon whiskey from distillery in Memphis)
2 to 3 teaspoons BG's Backyard Bees hyperlocal honey
1/2-1 lemon, juiced
1 lemon round, sliced (optional)

Heat up the water, then add in the whiskey, lemon juice, and honey to taste.

Enjoy!

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11/08/2023

11/08/2023

As a result, a minimum of wax is spent on the construction of one cell - bees spend about 13 mg of wax on the construction of one bee cell, 30 mg of drone wax, and 140-150 g on the construction of the entire comb.

11/08/2023

The waxy honeycombs of honey bees are the most perfect constructions in the world of insects. The bees draw cells from both sides of the mediastinum of the comb; the method of "fixing" of each of the cells does not provide for any gaps and inconsistencies in all three dimensions, providing a very tight and cost-effective packaging.

11/06/2023

The space for the passage of bees between the combs is called the street, its standard width is 12-13 mm.
The waxy honeycombs of honey bees are the most perfect constructions in the world of insects.

11/06/2023

Both in natural conditions and in the hive, the cells are arranged vertically. Honeycombs filled with honey in standard frames 435×300 mm contain about 4 kg of honey, which depends on the depth of the cell. As a rule, in the upper part of the frame, the honeycomb is thicker and tapers downward.

11/04/2023

Both in natural conditions and in the hive, the cells are arranged vertically. Honeycombs filled with honey in standard frames 435×300 mm contain about 4 kg of honey, which depends on the depth of the cell. As a rule, in the upper part of the frame, the honeycomb is thicker and tapers downward. The space for the passage of bees between the combs is called the street, its standard width is 12-13 mm.

11/02/2023