New York

[Schultz]

No sign of it here in Niagara Co., I'd guess at least another week. Went through Silver Creek today and saw a few trees just barely starting. I went through Cleveland, OH memorial weekend and there was nothing and there usually is at that time. It will come, be ready!

[Sickdog5]

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Accidentally asked about the Locust bloom in the "swarm dates" thread yesterday. Does anyone have a sense of the timing on the locust? I haven't seen any in the Hudson Valley yet and can't tell if I'm looking to early or if it's a bust of year like the lilacs were. It's my favorite honey and I'm trying to prepare! Went and looked at a few trees today and saw no signs of flowers.

Chestnut blooming
Buttercups blooming
Some white clover
Peonies beginning
Wild Daisies blooming

Not sure but I think these are locust

[wildbranch2007]

started blooming in the valley Chittenango, NY yesterday, the petals were falling today, doesn't look like a good bloom.

[22Bones]

Sickdog - I think those are more of a chokecherry? The Locust looks like this...

[Schultz]

Locust in full bloom here. Very sparse on most trees compared to last year. Very few bees in then so far. Many trees look very poor or dying. 14131

[Schultz]

Basswood opening this morning 14131. The tree in my yard is loaded with blossoms compared to none last year.
This afternoon, after morning showers, the tree is full of bees. Life is good!

[Cloverdale]

Yay for Basswood, started here a few days ago.

[Sickdog5]

Is Basswood a good nectar/pollen producer? There is a huge one about 400 yards from my hives. The only one around. Not sure if my bees work it or not. Would love to plant a couple around my house. When do they turn to seed?