Thank you for sharing with us. This is another parallel of beekeeping that we take for granted a lot of times and don't educate ourselves enough. Love it!
Although none of the trees or plants or shrubs grow where we live. It is always a pleasure and listening to Mr. Johnston as he is sharing his wide area of knowledge with us! Thank you for another fun and educational video!
Yes bee's love Oregon grape in flower. When it gets cold in late fall after a light frost the Oregon grape turns sweeter with a bit of tart flavor makes awesome jam. plus chickens love them.
Well done Jack That was very interesting . We tap box elder for mmaple syrup in centtral Saskatchewan . Itd beautiful sweet syrup . We have a few other that you talked about like hazel nut alder willow . Much appreciated .
Thanks for the awesome video! Can you tell me anything about musk thistles? I have the all over my farm and the bees seem to work it pretty good throughout the summer. Do you know of they get much nectar or pollen from them?
Thank You So Very Much💙🕊️💙 I just love All You Do💙and to learn about Plants for bees is So Important to Me💙🕊️💙 He gave out a hand out. I was wondering if we can get that some where ? Is there a Way you can post it for us??
These bee plant vids are my favorite videos. I’m always planting new trees and shrubs for my bees. I’d love to see a Texas version of this with our hot and dry climate. Quit a few of these trees won’t survive here without a lot of supplemental water. I just planted 43 bee trees that I grew out from seed this year. Mostly Black Gum. Hopefully they survive our summers. I’ve never seen them here and I’ve lived here 63 years. USDA Zone 8A/8B border. I’d really like to know what the top 5 species of mature trees are that have the potential to produce the most nectar. Native or non native. I would think most of those 5 would be tropical species.
I was just in Texas and was struck by how different it is. Black gum may make it if there is at least a bit of moisture around. We have plenty of them here. Good luck.
@ I’m in sandy soil so that doesn’t help with moisture retention. PH averages 5.7 (acidic) from a few soil test I’ve done which is very unusual in this DFW area. Most of the DFW area is alkaline soil. Research shows black gum like the acidic soil so I’m good there. Hopefully birds will spread seeds from mine and get them growing wild here. Im close to a huge lake and it’s entirely wildlife refuge so there’s wild land for them to spread their species.
That was an interesting talk even though we don’t have most of those species here in Alberta. I am surprised that willows were not mentioned; here that is our primary early spring pollen source.
Lime is a very imortance source of forage in my part of the UK. We do have Tulip poplar hear, but not widespread and typically only found as a cultivated ornamental specimen. I am not aware of it being a major nectar source here, but am guessing it would be if more widespread
Hey Bob, at what temperature or time of year do mites become inactive on flowering plants? Currently my bees are bringing in pollen, is it possible they are running into mites as well? Thanks.
the hives that I have left are bringing in pollen today. Very odd for this time of year. It must have been going on for a little while. One hive is light. Sugar bricks going on already. Here in southeastern Pennsylvania I don't know what they're bringing in. A yellow pollen
My first year of beekeeping I planted some goldenrod in Florida and a few other trees thinking they would get plenty of nectar & pollen….. wrong…. They need a lot of repeat trees & bushes to reap that benefit right?
@@bobbinnie9872and this was the guy that was teaching how to grow sourwood seeds last year too? Very dry video but and only for Georgia type states but I always appreciate the videos you put out. I think it’s important to denote; beekeepers learning from TH-cam, gotta understand MOST is specific to their area…. I’m in Sarasota, Dr. Jamie is who I seem to navigate towards…. Both your bantering back and forth is pretty funny! Cheers Bob!
Here’s a list of those he mentions, as well as a few others: Mahonia (Oregon grape) Witch hazel Willow Camellias Hazelnut Alder Red maple Sourwood Tulip poplar Blackberries Goldenrod Box Elder Serviceberry (juneberries) Henbit (herb) Black cherry (gives unpleasant flavored honey) Fruit trees & berry bushes Robinia (black locust?) American holly Native magnolias Persimmons Privets (not pleasant honey) Autumn olive Black gum Clovers Alfalfa Mimosa Basswood (linden, or in England ‘lime trees’) Sumac nearby will taint your sourwood honey Kudzu Verbacina? ‘wingstem’ (unpleasant) Clematis ‘sweet autumn’? Goldenrod Asters Chinese chestnut (unpleasant flavored honey) Poplars
Jack would be a great asset giving a seminar at the North American Honey Bee Expo.
Yes
I would love to see a pdf with the trees and plants for bees
Good morning and happy Sunday Bob, please thank Jack for spreading his wealth of information on plants for honeybees. It was really enlightening.
Thank you for sharing with us. This is another parallel of beekeeping that we take for granted a lot of times and don't educate ourselves enough. Love it!
Great video. Here in eastern Kentucky we have a lot of these trees.
Although none of the trees or plants or shrubs grow where we live. It is always a pleasure and listening to Mr. Johnston as he is sharing his wide area of knowledge with us! Thank you for another fun and educational video!
The man is a walking encyclopedia... 📚
Thank ya much for sharing!
Great presentation!
Yes bee's love Oregon grape in flower. When it gets cold in late fall after a light frost the Oregon grape turns sweeter with a bit of tart flavor makes awesome jam. plus chickens love them.
Great video! Thanks for posting.
Good morning, Bob and crew! Thank you for sharing! And please thank Jack for sharing his valuable knowledge. Great presentation!
Good Morning, we agree. Jack is a great asset.
Great winter content!
Tulip poplar and black locust is my main nectar flow. Along with blackberry The honey is so good.
Thanks for the video Bob! Tell Jack his knowledge is appreciated!!
I'll be sure to pass that along. 👍
Well done Jack
That was very interesting .
We tap box elder for mmaple syrup in centtral Saskatchewan . Itd beautiful sweet syrup .
We have a few other that you talked about like hazel nut alder willow .
Much appreciated .
Thanks for the knowledge elder.
How can we get our hands on one of the Trees For Bees pamphlet?
Yes please..
I just talked to Jack today and he said he gave away all he had and doesn't have access to either any more pamphlets or an electronic copy. Sorry.
@@bobbinnie9872 Thank you.
Great information!
Thanks for the awesome video! Can you tell me anything about musk thistles? I have the all over my farm and the bees seem to work it pretty good throughout the summer. Do you know of they get much nectar or pollen from them?
Hola Bob qué importante si cuidarían las abejas donde yo las trabajó acá fumigan y no avisan allá hablan de las flores para las abejas 👏👏👏👏👏
Thank You So Very Much💙🕊️💙
I just love All You Do💙and to learn about Plants for bees is So Important to Me💙🕊️💙
He gave out a hand out. I was wondering if we can get that some where ? Is there a Way you can post it for us??
Sorry, he gave all the handouts out and I don't have that information.
Would you recommend sewing buckwheat to increase honey production? My worry is buckwheat blooming and tainting my sourwood crop.
It wouldn't taint it if you planted late enough. I have a friend that has it blooming in August.
@ great to know!
These bee plant vids are my favorite videos. I’m always planting new trees and shrubs for my bees. I’d love to see a Texas version of this with our hot and dry climate. Quit a few of these trees won’t survive here without a lot of supplemental water. I just planted 43 bee trees that I grew out from seed this year. Mostly Black Gum. Hopefully they survive our summers. I’ve never seen them here and I’ve lived here 63 years. USDA Zone 8A/8B border. I’d really like to know what the top 5 species of mature trees are that have the potential to produce the most nectar. Native or non native. I would think most of those 5 would be tropical species.
I was just in Texas and was struck by how different it is. Black gum may make it if there is at least a bit of moisture around. We have plenty of them here. Good luck.
@ I’m in sandy soil so that doesn’t help with moisture retention. PH averages 5.7 (acidic) from a few soil test I’ve done which is very unusual in this DFW area. Most of the DFW area is alkaline soil. Research shows black gum like the acidic soil so I’m good there. Hopefully birds will spread seeds from mine and get them growing wild here. Im close to a huge lake and it’s entirely wildlife refuge so there’s wild land for them to spread their species.
What part of Texas do you live in? I know black gums will grow in East Texas
@@robertlewis3336 Denton/Cooke county border
You can tell a persimmon tree Ive noticed that there are web nest in them.
That was an interesting talk even though we don’t have most of those species here in Alberta. I am surprised that willows were not mentioned; here that is our primary early spring pollen source.
There's not many willows in our area. There is much more in south Georgia.
Lime is a very imortance source of forage in my part of the UK. We do have Tulip poplar hear, but not widespread and typically only found as a cultivated ornamental specimen. I am not aware of it being a major nectar source here, but am guessing it would be if more widespread
Good Morning Bob from snowy NH.
Good morning sir. Have fun!
Hey Bob, at what temperature or time of year do mites become inactive on flowering plants? Currently my bees are bringing in pollen, is it possible they are running into mites as well? Thanks.
Interesting thought. I don't have an answer for that one.
Good stuff
VERY informative video!!! Thank you....and see you soon at NAHBE 2025!!
In Italy they have chestnuts
Can you give me the name of that type of Clematis please?
That is sweet autumn clematis. It is pretty aggressive. I love mine
@ thank you
Any way to get a copy of that handout list?
I asked and he said he gave them all away.
@@bobbinnie9872 is there a digital version that could be shared?
@@Velacreations Sorry but no.
@@bobbinnie9872 thanks for checking on that Bob, hope y'all are doing well!
the hives that I have left are bringing in pollen today. Very odd for this time of year. It must have been going on for a little while. One hive is light. Sugar bricks going on already. Here in southeastern Pennsylvania I don't know what they're bringing in. A yellow pollen
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Great information
Can I ask where do you buy your dry sugar from?
We purchase through Dadant in Florida by the semi load.
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My first year of beekeeping I planted some goldenrod in Florida and a few other trees thinking they would get plenty of nectar & pollen….. wrong…. They need a lot of repeat trees & bushes to reap that benefit right?
Yes, it's not just one or two things. They need a good variety and a lot of it.
@@bobbinnie9872and this was the guy that was teaching how to grow sourwood seeds last year too? Very dry video but and only for Georgia type states but I always appreciate the videos you put out. I think it’s important to denote; beekeepers learning from TH-cam, gotta understand MOST is specific to their area…. I’m in Sarasota, Dr. Jamie is who I seem to navigate towards…. Both your bantering back and forth is pretty funny! Cheers Bob!
Here’s a list of those he mentions, as well as a few others:
Mahonia (Oregon grape)
Witch hazel
Willow
Camellias
Hazelnut
Alder
Red maple
Sourwood
Tulip poplar
Blackberries
Goldenrod
Box Elder
Serviceberry (juneberries)
Henbit (herb)
Black cherry (gives unpleasant flavored honey)
Fruit trees & berry bushes
Robinia (black locust?)
American holly
Native magnolias
Persimmons
Privets (not pleasant honey)
Autumn olive
Black gum
Clovers
Alfalfa
Mimosa
Basswood (linden, or in England ‘lime trees’)
Sumac nearby will taint your sourwood honey
Kudzu
Verbacina? ‘wingstem’ (unpleasant)
Clematis ‘sweet autumn’?
Goldenrod
Asters
Chinese chestnut (unpleasant flavored honey)
Poplars
Buckwheat is a good plant also.
It's interesting that we rarely see someone growing it here.
My friend has black bees in his neighborhood..I've seen them robbing his hives