Honey Bees in the Garden:  Honey -- How Sweet It Is and Isn't

By Mindy03
May 14, 2011

When people think of honey they think of sweetness. Some plants produce honey that isn't sweet at all. In fact, it can taste pretty bitter. Come and learn a little bit about honey.

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May 22, 2011 3:03 AM CST
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Margaret, compared to the sourwood honey what would you anticipate the flavor of clover honey which I plan to get next week? 'Lee

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May 22, 2011 11:28 AM CST
Name: Margaret
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Kevin here's what I found about sourwood honey on a quick search just now.

Contrary to its name, Sourwood honey is not sour, but sweet like any honey. This light-colored, delicate, subtle honey has an almost caramel or buttery flavor, and a pleasant, lingering aftertaste. With this honey, you don’t need any more butter on your biscuits or bread!

You might want to check this link out for other honeys and information on their taste.
http://www.benefits-of-honey.c...
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May 22, 2011 12:35 PM CST
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Name: Plants and Plumerias
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Hummingbirder Dog Lover Container Gardener Cat Lover Butterflies Enjoys or suffers cold winters
Thanks. Will go to your link. L.

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May 22, 2011 3:39 PM CST
Name: Margaret
Delta KY
I'm A Charley's Girl For Sure
Forum moderator I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Beekeeper
Seed Starter Permaculture Region: Kentucky Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Garden Ideas: Master Level
Shoot I meant to copy the clover information not the sourwood. Got distracted at the time.
Hope you enjoyed the link.
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May 22, 2011 3:44 PM CST
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Name: Plants and Plumerias
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Hummingbirder Dog Lover Container Gardener Cat Lover Butterflies Enjoys or suffers cold winters
Margaret, what can you tell me about possumhaw honey. It's sold often here. Thanks. L.

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May 22, 2011 4:33 PM CST
Name: Margaret
Delta KY
I'm A Charley's Girl For Sure
Forum moderator I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Beekeeper
Seed Starter Permaculture Region: Kentucky Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Garden Ideas: Master Level
I couldn't find anything online about the flavor but Google tells me possumhaw is a holly. According to the book North American Honey Plants holly produces an excellent honey. So I'd say it would be a good choice to try.
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May 22, 2011 4:42 PM CST
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Name: Plants and Plumerias
American South (Zone 7b)
I'm on a down hill slide to middle
Charter ATP Member Birds Tropicals Seed Starter Orchids Region: Mississippi
Hummingbirder Dog Lover Container Gardener Cat Lover Butterflies Enjoys or suffers cold winters
Thanks Margaret as that is so often offered here. L.

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May 22, 2011 4:50 PM CST
Name: Margaret
Delta KY
I'm A Charley's Girl For Sure
Forum moderator I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Beekeeper
Seed Starter Permaculture Region: Kentucky Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Garden Ideas: Master Level
You are welcome and let me know how it tastes and the color you see it offered in if you don't mind
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