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Wildflower honey is a reflection of its botanical and geographical origin, and usually comes from a variety of sources. Typical wildflower honey contains pollen markers from 50 - 200+ different sources, and these sources vary from year to year.
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The warm weather that usually comes with spring signals the queen and the hive to ramp up activity in preparation for gathering nectar, though it can often be a risky season too, and a time when hives are lost if not managed properly.
Due to the Blackberry Winter, 2021 was a game of catch up.
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Tulip Poplar trees, also known as the fiddle tree or yellow poplar, are a majestic hardwood which dominates Appalachia. Nectar from their spectacular, tulip-shaped flowers results in a dark amber honey with deep, robust flavor.
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This year's spring weather challenges in the Smoky Mountains, have resulted in unique nectar opportunities for the bees, making for a delicious 2021 harvest of Killer Bees Honey wildflower honey.
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