Summer bloomers for honeybee stewards

A hot, dry summer is not ideal for beekeeping enthusiast. Many years, there is a slump of honey production between the clovers of spring and the sunflowers of fall. The heat and dry of the summer make it hard for flowers to be pollinated, so most species simply choose not to bloom during these months. Honey production can slow considerably during this time. Honeybees spend more time collecting…