Hives in the heather

Following the late-season harvest of thyme and pine honey, the beehives are moved to the pollen-laden blossoms of autumn: common ivy (Hedera helix), rough bindweed (Smilax aspera), false yellowhead, or yellow fleabane (Dittrichia viscosa), autumn (or bell) heather (Erica manipuliflora), carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua), strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo L.), etc. Bees regroup

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