A small taste of the wonderful world of the bee!

 

Bees are a vital part of the ecosystem and we have seen in recent years how their decline has affected plants and animals.Bees are important for pollinating crops and vegetables, which in turn help us to grow our food.There are approximately 20,000 species of bee species worldwide; over 6,000 of those exist in Europe .

Have you ever wondered what is the nutritional value of a bee's honey?

Honey is a natural sweetener that is rich in minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. It also helps with sore throats and can be used as a natural remedy for a variety of ailments. To find out more about where to buy local raw greek honey, click here!

Maybe you have heard something about royal jelly, bee pollen and propolis?

Royal jelly is a honey bee secretion used in the nutrition of larvae. The larvae feed on it when they hatch, but it also plays an important role in their development. Bee pollen is a collection of pollen grains gathered and carried by worker or drone bees for food transport (pollination). Propolis is resinous material collected by bees from tree buds, sap flows or other botanical sources to seal cracks in their hives; this prevents water from entering the hive interior when it rains or snows outside.

We’re not the only ones who think that bees are amazing. They have been around for millennia, and have adapted to survive in a variety of habitats. No matter what you do for them, there will always be more work to do.