Honey can be harvested from wild beehives.
Honey is fat free, high in natural sugars and contains several important vitamins and minerals. While honey is readily available in almost any grocery store, you can get it for free by harvesting it directly from a beehive. Not only is this method free, but the honey typically tastes better, contains more nutrients and may even help with allergy problems if it's made in the vicinity of your home as it helps you build a tolerance for nearby pollen.
Instructions
1. Gather green plant life, such as leaves, weeds or even tall grass. Put the plants in a bundle and tie it together with twine.
2. Hold one end of the bundle of plants in your hand. Light the other end of the plants on fire with a lighter. Since the plants are still green and alive, you don't have to worry about the fire growing rapidly and burning your hand.
3. Walk up to the beehive and place the burning plants below the hive. The smoke from the plants will calm the bees and reduce the chance of aggression toward you. Let the smoke penetrate the hive for at least 30 seconds before you approach the hive.
4. Cut the beehive open with a hunting knife. The hole must be just large enough for you to fit your hand through. If the bees begin to swarm you, quickly walk away from the hive and wait for a few minutes before you return.
5. Stick your hand in the beehive and break off a piece of the honey comb. You should be able to break a piece off with your hand, but you can also cut it out with the knife if necessary.
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