![]() ![]() Yaupon trees bloom from late March to mid April. ![]() The Plant: Our bees gather nectar from the Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria) that grows in the understory of the Post Oak Savannah region of Central and East Texas. A medium to full-bodied honey, Walker’s Yaupon Honey is a great complement to Pancakes, Waffles, or Toast or stir it into Oatmeal with Oliver Pecan Co. It has a slight bitterness which balances the natural sweetness of honey. The Honey: Yaupon Holly Honey is less sweet than most honeys. So if you live in Bell, Falls, McClennan, Milam (West of the Little River), Williamson, or Travis Counties, this is your local honey. Our bees are dispersed from Austin to Waco along the eastern edge of the Texas Hill Country and throughout the Blacklands to the east of Interstate 35. The Provenance (place): Walker’s Central Texas Wildflower Honey is produced in our own back yard. Horsemint honey is very clear and provides an acidic tinge to the natural blend. As the Gaillardia is in mid-bloom in early June, another native wildflower, Horsemint or Bee Balm (Monarda sps.) reaches full flower. Indian Blanket (Gaillardia Pulchella)-a striking Texas wildflower-makes a golden light amber honey with a buttery taste. As such, it contains honey that our bees have made locally from several different plants. The Plants: Walker’s Central Texas Wildflower Honey is our only bee-mixed multi-floral honey. To this tonic, add your favorite fruit juice and water for a refreshing any-time beverage. For a classic every-day digestion and general well-being tonic mix equal parts Walker’s Local Honey, apple cider vinegar, and water. Some research suggests that regular consumption of honey produced in your locale may help alleviate allergy symptoms. The Honey: Walker’s Central Texas Wildflower Honey is a medium bodied honey that varies slightly in flavor from season to season. ![]()
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