Today at MLGardens we observed an ARMY of honey bees happily pollinating the pumpkins. The experience was that of a cacophonous symphony prior to a conductor stepping onto the podium. Observation of the symbiotic interaction of the energetic honeybees and the the flowers exhibiting the true nature of procreation was a testament to the fine balance that exists in all living things.
Honey bees (Apis Mellifera) play an integral part in our mission to organically grow high quality food. They are perhaps one of the most important lessons in the importance of symbiotic relationships in all aspects of our lives. The similarities between interactions of bees with plants and interactions of people in society are striking. Both have an overriding drive to procreate while attempting to maintain a delicate balance of mutually beneficial interactions. For instance the pumpkin flowers open and invite the bees to feed in the early cool mornings which happens to be an ideal time for the bee to maintain thermal regulation. This helps the bee conserve energy and increase the ability to carry a heavy load of nourishing pollen. A larger load of pollen is beneficial to the growth and procreation of the hive, which in turn directly assists the plant in maintaining genetic diversity and continued procreation. It reminds one of human interaction and the desire to benefit all of society.
We maintain that taking the role of stewardship of these relationships, rather than that of a parasitical nature enables us to enjoy the benefits not only in the short term, but in the very long term for generations to follow. This is why sharing the wisdom of growing food organically is in the best interest of our own society.
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