It's honey season: interesting tidbits about the makers of the sweet nectar

Spring is full of lovely surprises, new beginnings and the arrival of a new season of honey. Hilary Biller spoke to beekeeper Glen James

25 August 2019 - 00:00 By hilary biller

Everything about bees is completely fascinating, starting from the hive work to the collecting of pollen, to making honey and finally giving the honey to us to enjoy, not just the sweet honey taste but all the other stuff packed into honey that we still don’t fully understand...

There’s never been a more important time to support independent media.

From World War 1 to present-day cosmopolitan South Africa and beyond, the Sunday Times has been a pillar in covering the stories that matter to you.

For just R80 you can become a premium member (digital access) and support a publication that has played an important political and social role in South Africa for over a century of Sundays. You can cancel anytime.

Already subscribed? Sign in below.



Questions or problems? Email helpdesk@timeslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00.

Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Speech Bubbles

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.