Is this our most energy efficient product?

Apparently, for every kilocalorie of energy the bees expend, they bring in 29 kilocalories! By the time the honey is processed and packed the energy efficiency falls, but even so honey production is generally regarded as 2.5 times more energy efficient than sugar production. Windsor honey, more so, as the extractor is powered by solar panels and the finished product delivered to us by bicycle (powered by Stephen, who is fueled by honey!). Thank you bees (and Stephen)!

The Windsor bees are now taking a well deserved break and have plenty of their own honey stored in the hive to feed on over the winter months. When spring comes, I am hoping Stephen will post guest articles on this blog to keep you up to date with all the action in and around the hive. It really is fascinating.