08/19/2023
It's World Honey Bee Day here to remind us of the beauty and value of 🐝.
In honor of honey bees and the important role they play in our world, here are 5 fun facts about honey and a few photos of our own honey bee hives here at Signal House.
1️⃣ Honey has several health benefits and is widely and effectively used to treat various illnesses.
2️⃣ Honey is the ONLY food that includes all the substances necessary to sustain life, including water.
3️⃣ Nectar affects the flavor of the honey. Because bees eat different types of nectar from plants, honey has a variety of flavors.
4️⃣ When honey is well preserved, it can remain edible for thousands of years.
5️⃣ To make one pound of honey, the bees in the colony must visit 2 million flowers.
