In Pennsylvania, May is peak foraging season for honeybees!

May 20, 2025

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In Pennsylvania, May is peak foraging season for honeybees! The weather is warming, plants are flowering, and bees are busily gathering nectar, pollen, water, and propolis to support their growing colonies.
Here’s what honeybees typically forage on in May in PA:

🌿 Herbs & Garden Plants:
• Chives – Their blooms are small but nectar-rich.
• Thyme, Sage, Oregano – Start flowering later in May and into June.

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