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NCNate:
It looks like the largest part of the nectar flow has tapered off in my area. I live in a wooded area and yesterday I heard bees up in the tops of the trees. Looks like they are working the red oaks but they dropped their tassels 2 months ago. What would the bees be after?

paus:
I have heard them in Blackwalnuts and I thought they after honey dew.

Ben Framed:
I will go with Paus reference.  Oak trees do put out honeydew. Wonder how this honey taste? Anyone know?

Phillip

Michael Bush:
Honey dew is very strong flavored.  In Europe it is sold for a premium.  In the US it's not very popular.

Ben Framed:
Thanks Mr Bush, Most of the stronger honey that I have experienced has been darker honey. I am assuming Oak honeydew is a darker honey.  ?

Phillip

EDIT:
Most of the stronger honey that I have experienced has been darker honey. I am assuming Oak honeydew makes a darker honey.  ?

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