What an informative article. Actually, I have thought about keeping bees, as there are not that many around here, and my garden could use them. Most of the bees in my garden are bumble and carpenter bees. Your article is very timely for me. I enjoyed it much.
Honeybees are a welcome addition to any garden and are good for the entire area that they live in.
Bumblebees, although really cute and my mascot , aren't the producers of honey that the honeybee is, although people do raise them as they spread pollen like crazy on their chubby little bodies. It might be good to intoduce a honeybee population into your neighborhood. In the future I'll be doing an article on how to explain to your neighbors that bees are good for them and aren't a pest. It is an interesting hobby. I am hoping for a good season this year.