Flowers please

[Ben Framed]

Beautiful

[van from Arkansas]

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.

[Seeb]

HP - breathtaking pics is that crimson clover

[Ben Framed]

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

[TheHoneyPump]

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!

[van from Arkansas]

Very good news Honey Pump.  I was wondering about your snow and cold. Thanks for the update.