Pollen, Protein and the Secret Life of Honey Bees: Highlights from Lesley Jacques’ Talk on Bee Nutrition
When Master Beekeeper Lesley Jacques joined the Yorkshire Beekeepers’ webinar – after a brief mix-up over the start time – she more than made up for it with a fascinating exploration of honey bee nutrition and the hidden beauty of pollen. Drawing on her award-winning work “Where Do the Bees Go?”, Lesley revealed how pollen underpins colony health, why not all pollens are equal, and how beekeepers can use simple microscopy to uncover the floral stories within their honey. It was an evening of science, humour, and golden insight into the world of bees and blooms.