And then we get honey. Historically, honey has been used to treat everything from eye diseases to throat infections, constipation, hiccups, fatigue, eczema, dry skin, and burns. To brew mead and to sweeten food.
Luckily there are those buzzing bugs.
But what about the insects?
There are few of them. The insects. Bees, bumblebees, butterflies and other insects are conspicuous by their absence. German researchers confirm that the number of pollinating insects has decreased by 80% in 28 years. If it continues at this rate, the ecosystem will collapse. Some of the reasons for this are chemical pesticides and conventional farming (with monocultures). Can we reverse the trend? Yes, there are actually things you and I can do to make life easier for bees.
Here are some tips from the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation:
- plant herbs such as thyme, mint, sage and lavender in the garden or on the balcony.
- Make a meadow with clover and daisies.
- Spread meadow seeds in places where they can flourish.
- Plant hawthorn, rose hips, rowan and other shrubs with berries that birds eat.
You can then infuse the honey with the flowers you have grown and voila, flower honey. 
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