Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 166 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.
In This Week's Podcast: Borage and my Ford Ranger Truck, these are the two things keeping me awake at night at the moment, listen in to find out why.
Sponsorship: I'm delighted to say that our podcast is now sponsored in part by Simon The Beekeeper - 'Making beekeeping an affordable hobby for everyone, Simon the Beekeeper provides the best value beekeeping equipment possible, along with a super-fast delivery service. The bees won’t wait, so their customers don't have to either. Visit the website at www.simonthebeekeeper.co.uk'
References:
Stawiarz, Ernest & Wróblewska, Anna & Masierowska, Marzena & Sadowska, Dagmara. (2020). Flowering, Forage Value, and Insect Pollination in Borage (Borago Officinalis L.) Cultivated in Se Poland. Journal of Apicultural Science. 64. 10.2478/jas-2020-0005.
Galwey NW, Shirlin AJ (1990) Selection of borage (Borago officinalis) as a seed crop for pharmaceutical uses. Heredity 65:249-257.
Arthur R Davis, Shauna Mitchell and David Junor 1997 The Importance of Honey Bees (Apis Mellifera L.) as Pollinators of Borage (Borago Officinalis L.) in Saskatchewan
Honey Paw Hives - Poly Langstroth Hives Designed by Beekeepers, for Beekeepers
Zukan Bee Feeds - Apipasta Fondants, Apipasta Plus Pollen Substitute, and Apimix Syrups
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