If one is so inclined, it is imperative that more people become honeybee keepers. Not so much for the honey(that is a simply a reward for good stewardship), but because they are such important pollinators. In addition to the flowers you mention, they are vital in pollination of many food crops. If you keep bees, and live in an area of farming or orchards, some farmers allow you to keep your hives on their property during the growing season. Some will even allow you to overwinter your hives there. I find honeybees to be fascinating creatures with an interesting lifecycle...