November 19, 2006 - Chicago's Honey Bees
The January 2007 issue of The Herb Companion has an interesting article on honey bees - honey bees that occupy the rooftop of City Hall in Chicago that is. Seems the City of Chicago has had them for a few years now and they are quite a success - so much so they are harvesting about 400 pounds of honey from their two hives that are happily nestled in City Hall's rooftop garden.
Check out a recent online article HERE about Chicago's Italian Honey Bees - you'll need to pick up a copy of The Herb Companion at your local newstand or bookstore to read their article about this successful undertaking by the Mayor of Chicago.
Honey Bee Blessings,
