Have you ever wondered how bees make honey? It's truly a remarkable process that showcases the intricate workings of nature. Bees are diligent workers, constantly buzzing from flower to flower, collecting nectar. This nectar is a sweet liquid produced by plants. As the bees go about their work, they transfer pollen from one flower to another, aiding in the plant's reproduction. But what happens to the nectar once the bees collect it? Once the bees have gathered enough nectar, they return to their hive, where the magic truly begins. The nectar is brought inside the hive, and house bees take over.
In warmer areas fall is much less of an event than in the north. The number of trees turning color is far fewer, but there is one thing that makes fall and early winter special in warmer zones, and that is the arrival of the fall-blooming camellias. These lovely evergreens burst into flower just when the garden is beginning to rest, but many of them grow into large bushes – too large for the modern small garden, courtyard or patio.
The October Magic Ruby Camellia is a breakthrough in camellias, featuring bright red double flowers for months over fall and early winter, on a small bush that fits into today s smaller gardens, into those small spots in any garden, or in pots and planters. In colder areas you can bring those pots indoors in early fall, enjoy the blooms inside, and keep your plants there until warmer weather returns in spring.
The nectar is brought inside the hive, and house bees take over. These house bees swallow the nectar and store it in their honey stomachs, which are separate from their regular stomachs. This is where the first fascinating transformation takes place.
October Magic® Ruby Camellia
The October Magic Ruby Camellia is a breakthrough in camellias, featuring bright red double flowers for months over fall and early winter, on a small bush that fits into today’s smaller gardens, into those small spots in any garden, or in pots and planters. This evergreen bush has handsome, glossy, dark-green leaves, and in fall through into early winter it bursts into bloom with 2 to 3-inch flowers of many petals, in a rich ‘Christmas’ red color. These are born in profusion, even on very young plants, and as the buds open in succession, the blooming just goes on and on. This bush will stay about 4 feet tall, and a little wider, so it doesn’t take up lots of space, but it delivers lots of colorful beauty, exactly when you need it most.
- Gorgeous rich red double blooms all through fall
- broad and low, for smaller spaces and gardens
- beautiful evergreen glossy foliage
- Ideal size for pots, planters and sun-rooms
- Vigorous, tough and reliable
The October Magic Ruby Camellia grows best in partial shade, either as morning sun and afternoon shade, the shade from a north-facing wall, or in the dappled shade beneath deciduous trees. It should be grown in moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic material, and the soil should have a pH between 5.5 and 6.5. If you don’t have suitable soil, this is not a problem, as this compact plant grows very well in a pot, using potting mixture for acid-loving plants. Feed as recommended with a liquid camellia fertilizer. This plant has no significant pests or diseases and it is easy to grow, vigorous, and a reliable bloomer from an early age.
In warmer areas fall is much less of an event than in the north. The number of trees turning color is far fewer, but there is one thing that makes fall and early winter special in warmer zones, and that is the arrival of the fall-blooming camellias. These lovely evergreens burst into flower just when the garden is beginning to rest, but many of them grow into large bushes – too large for the modern small garden, courtyard or patio.
As so often happens, enterprise steps into the gap, and as the result of a breeding effort to create smaller fall-blooming camellias, we have the arrival of the wonderful October Magic Ruby Camellia, a broad, small evergreen shrub that is covered all through fall and early winter with large, full blooms of a wonderful clear but deep red.
The enzymes in the bees' honey stomachs begin to break down the complex sugars in the nectar, transforming it into a simpler form. After the house bees have collected enough nectar, they regurgitate it into the hive cells. This is where the second transformation occurs. The bees fan their wings to create airflow within the hive, which helps to evaporate the excess water from the nectar. By reducing the water content, the bees are essentially turning the nectar into honey. This process can take a few hours or several days, depending on the water content of the nectar. Once the honey is ready, the bees cap the cell with beeswax to seal it. This seals in the sweetness and protects the honey from any potential contaminants. The beeswax also provides structural support for the hive. Now, why do bees go through all this trouble to make honey? The main reason is food storage. Bees make honey to have a readily available food source for times when nectar is scarce, such as during winter. The honey serves as their primary source of carbohydrates and provides essential energy for their survival during these lean times. So the next time you enjoy a spoonful of honey, take a moment to appreciate the incredible journey it has taken to reach your table. From the bees' diligent foraging to the enzymatic transformations and careful storage, the bee spell of sweetness is truly a testament to the wonders of nature..
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