629235 Thu Jun 18 19:31:47 -0700 2009 1 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 4786171 Many communities have been banning herbicides and insecticides on lawns and in parks, sometimes even in golf courses. This year there was a marked increase in dandelion bloom in May, and now, there appears to be a great crop of white dutch clover after recent rains. (I'm in south central Ontario) Honeybees will thrive on this newfound plethora of blossoms, and produce a lot of good honey early in the year, when they build up colony strength, and store excess nectar. Have you noticed a lot of white dutch clover on lawns or parks near you? If this is a trend, we will see a good crop of honey in the markets this summer. Thu Jun 18 19:31:48 -0700 2009 56131 jayt90 1 4786286 I quit using weed control in my yard last year because I figured what few bees are left around here would appreciate it. I'm happy to say that almost a third of my yard is loaded with clover this year and I have more honey bees than I recall seeing for awhile. I love them, and so does my vegetable garden! I'm in SW Ohio, BTW. Thu Jun 18 20:19:08 -0700 2009 4786171 1081665 calliopethree