Propolis and Pollen

Janet M. Bryan

Honey gets the credit, but the hive keeps quieter offerings tucked in the corners of the frame. This is a close look at those two: what propolis actually is and how bees use it to seal and protect, why bee pollen carries such a dense mix of nutrients, how each has been gathered and used across generations, and practical, sensible guidance for bringing them into a home apothecary.