POLL001
The branch
of an apricot tree in bloom
in early March.
POLL002
An apiculturist
has installed his beehives
among almond trees,
disseminating them
in the orchard
so as to obtain
maximum pollination.
The aim is to obtain
a lot of almonds.
The optimal pollination
period of fruit trees
is very short,
two or three days only
for almond trees.
POLL003
An apiculturist has installed his beehives among almond trees, disseminating them in the orchard so as to obtain maximum pollination. The aim is to obtain a lot of almonds. The optimal pollination period of fruit trees is very short, two or three days only for almond trees.
POLL004
An apiculturist has installed his beehives among almond trees, disseminating them in the orchard so as to obtain maximum pollination. The aim is to obtain a lot of almonds. The optimal pollination period of fruit trees is very short, two or three days only for almond trees.
POLL005
An apiculturist
has installed his beehives
among almond trees,
disseminating them
in the orchard
so as to obtain
maximum pollination.
The aim is to obtain
a lot of almonds.
The optimal pollination
period of fruit trees
is very short,
two or three days only
for almond trees.
POLL006
An apiculturist
has installed his beehives
among almond trees,
disseminating them
in the orchard
so as to obtain
maximum pollination.
The aim is to obtain
a lot of almonds.
The optimal pollination
period of fruit trees
is very short,
two or three days only
for almond trees.
POLL007
An apiculturist has installed his beehives among almond trees, disseminating them in the orchard so as to obtain maximum pollination. The aim is to obtain a lot of almonds. The optimal pollination period of fruit trees is very short, two or three days only for almond trees.
POLL008
An apiculturist has installed his beehives among almond trees, disseminating them in the orchard so as to obtain maximum pollination. The aim is to obtain a lot of almonds. The optimal pollination period of fruit trees is very short, two or three days only for almond trees.
POLL009
At the foot of Mount Canigou (France), pink peach trees spread all the way to the foothills of the Pyrenees. In the area, fruit trees bloom in succession: almond trees early in February, followed by apricot and peach trees until mid-March. Fruit trees bloom over a short period of time and their pollination by insects is necessary to obtain quality fruit.
POLL010
On the plateaux of Ardeche near Lamastre, a cherry tree in full bloom announces spring. The lateness of its flowering is due to altitude and coincides with that of wild cherry. Arboriculture is developing in the area as it allows to delay the fruit maturity.
POLL011
On a spring morning, a bee forages in a poppy field.
This flower contains no nectar but its pollen attracts bees. From the 1970's, the spreading use of selective weed killers has practically eradicating self propagating plants, poppies, blue bonnets and clover.
POLL012
At the foot of Mount Canigou (France), pink peach trees spread all the way to the foothills of the Pyrenees. In the area, fruit trees bloom in succession: almond trees early in February, followed by apricot and peach trees until mid-March. Fruit trees bloom over a short period of time and their pollination by insects is necessary to obtain quality fruit.
POLL013
A pellet of thyme pollen
near pellets of cistus,
poppy, apple
and rosemary pollen.
Pollens are made of
a multitude of microscopic,
spherical grains
contained in
the pollen sacs
of the flower anthers.
POLL014
Melon is fairly attractive
to bees, as they find
substantial quantities
of nectar in the flowers.
Pollination is essential
to melon farming.
POLL015
With the zucchini harvest in full swing, the hives are still in place to ensure pollination.
POLL016
With the zucchini harvest in full swing, the hives are still in place to ensure pollination.
POLL017
With the zucchini harvest in full swing, the hives are still in place to ensure pollination.
POLL018
Apple trees in bloom are one of the classic images of Normandy.