Someone should post some encouraging pictures of colourful spring flowers and fresh pollen dust covered bees please .....
I am anxious to get my 2020 bee season started but at the moment have to admit that am feeling a little depressed.
Old Man Winter will not be releasing his firm grasp here until beyond next Friday, well into April. :(
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What I could find for you here at work. Wild mustard
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Some henbit and dandelion
At least you can take solace in how you are helping those of us that are into spring when you monitor and answer questions while waiting. I appreciate what you offer . . .
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Not sure what these are. Anyone?
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Yesterday, Thursday, 92F, way way above normal. Last Monday high 43F. Wacky weather here is Arkansas.
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Tulips, tulip tree, red bud tree full of bees in background. I can hear the excited bees in the red bud tree.
HP, very soon for you to see, hear the same. Hang in there. Soon, very soon: flowers everywhere you look.
Van
Aaaahhhh. Thanks all,
TULIPS! Thanks Van for the splash of colour. :) Am feeling a bit warmer now somehow.
Crab apple.
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Close up tulip.
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They have been in a crab apple in my yard past two days.
Not sure what these are. Anyone? - Nock
According to an app I have on my phone these are viola arvensis or european field pansies.
Incase anyone is interested, this app is called GardenAnswers, you just take a picture of the flower and they give you the closest information on what it might be. I've had good luck with it
Wow Van - that crabapple is gorgeous!
Don't worry, HP! We'll save you! *Sound of footsteps running away, distant camera snapping pictures, and footsteps running back.*
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Here's some bees for you as well.
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Forager on basil in my yard.
Aww..Sorry, bud.
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Pittosporum
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Illicium (Florida anise)
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Optimistic Bluebird pair - 5 eggs in a clutch is a lot.
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Dogwood
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Not exactly a spring flower, but Anise Hyssop.
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*Sound of footsteps running away, distant camera snapping pictures, and footsteps running back.*
AND RMR seven day forecast
You guys are cracking me up!!
Quote from: Seeb on March 27, 2020, 12:09:26 PM
Not sure what these are. Anyone? - Nock
According to an app I have on my phone these are viola arvensis or european field pansies.
Incase anyone is interested, this app is called GardenAnswers, you just take a picture of the flower and they give you the closest information on what it might be. I've had good luck with it
I?ll check that out.
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Tulip:
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Euphorbia is cool looking, never seen such. Thanks MS Seeb.
Lavender. Holly. Thyme.
Van - I love euphorbia. Their cut flowers last for 3 + weeks. Your tulips are gorgeous
Main hive doing well. Also bees are checking out the swarm trap.
Mr. Bob, my bees luv the holly, highly preferred. Hope you get your swarm.
Van
Great pictures folks. Lots of greenery and colour. Awesome.
Here is one of the red roses on my driveway today.
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>Great pictures folks. Lots of greenery and colour. Awesome. Here is one of the red roses on my driveway today.
It amazes me that you have such a short flow period as compared to places closer to the equator, yet still produce so
much honey and wax there in the further North of Canada! Y'all do a superb job managing bees. I have watched Ian
Steppler for quite sometime and admire he and his family's hard work. I suppose it is similar for you and your family.
Hats off to you hard working folks.
Phillip Hall
Yes, HoneyPump. I also find it hard to understand how northern hives can flourish in such a limited window as well as ours do in the south with a long window.
On the other hand, I might send you a picture of our withered, dought and sun scorched summer in a few months, as I beg you so send me pictures of blooming flowers.
had enough - one more won't hurt
Hellebores, azalea, & feline
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Hanging on for this to happen soon enough.
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Beautiful
Mr. Ben, you mentioned up north cold, cold short season, yet bees prosper to the contrary.
I discovered living in Montana, the grass is much higher in protein compared to southern grass. Blue gamma, buffalo grass obtains a height of about 6 inches yet the mule seek out and can prosper all winter on such sparse grass. I could see dirt, top soil the grass is sparse but loaded with minerals and protein thur the roof. Not talking about alfalfa but plain ol native northern grass of Montana is rich compared to the south,
I am going to take a guess and assume the flowers of North are rich in nectar/pollen compared to the south. Just a hunch, no facts other than my eyes on sparse buffalo grass and prospering wildlife.
Did you folks see the pic HP posted of the clover field.....as far as the eye could see. Ian post infinite cannoli fields also. 🇨🇦 is so rich in flowers.
HP: Send your maple syrup.
Seeb, that a beautiful flowered area, complete with an adorable kitty.
Health to the bees.
HP - breathtaking pics is that crimson clover
What you are saying stands to reason Mr Van. Thanks for the information. Not only are our friends further north packed with potent, delightful plants, with strong nectar and pollen producing flows; our friends do not have to worry with the SHB!!
Mr HP it won't be long and you will be full speed ahead.
Let me add, I also enjoyed the pictures posted here of the beautiful flowering plants. Thanks to each of you for taking the time to post these.
Phillip Hall
Yay! Finally a break from Winter's grasp in the North here. Bees are flying for first time yesterday and I was able to open the first hive this afternoon. Laid eyes on the first queen and brood patch of the 2020 season. Just getting started and I am already waaaay behind! LoL!
Very good news Honey Pump. I was wondering about your snow and cold. Thanks for the update.