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\r\n\r\nThe bowls may be full of apples and water. To create a bee watering station<\/a> in winter, some people grate an apple into a little bowl and cover with water. The grated apple is rumored to provide the sugar bees need while also serving as a platform for them to stand on as they drink the water. However, beekeepers recommend against this method<\/a>.\r\n