Mistimed phenology (cycle coordination) is a huge issue. We had a crazy warm winter and the ground has now warmed two months early, and woke up the wild pollinators. They are ravenously hungry now, but there is no nectar availble for them to recharge. Everything is still brown and nothing is blooming yet. They are starving to death before they can start this year’s broods. It’s horrible. We can only hope enough new ones will fill in from elsewhere when the flowers/trees finally bloom (the drought is a whole ‘nother cataclysmic problem) or it is could be a catastrophe this year. I don’t think there are nearly enough domestic bees to do the job.
Shikamoo Premium Member 8 months ago
So true. Welcome, spring flower!
Marney Premium Member 8 months ago
With the climate warming the plant food that insects rely on are gone by the time the insects mature. We are dead without insects.
juicebruce 8 months ago
One more week to go ! Snow on the ground here in SW PA.
1953Baby 8 months ago
Only the weeds pop up that quickly with that smile!!!! Although our azaleas are blooming beautifully
Is like a melody Premium Member 8 months ago
We’ve had a bit of spring with crocus in bloom, yesterday was snowy, today it’s 28 with a high of 55. Good morning y’all.
rockyridge1977 8 months ago
False alarm!!!!!
ladykat 8 months ago
SPRING! Hurry up!
DM2860 8 months ago
8 more days
crazeekatlady 8 months ago
I’ve seen quite a few flies, and one butterfly in DC already,
prairiedogdance Premium Member 8 months ago
Mistimed phenology (cycle coordination) is a huge issue. We had a crazy warm winter and the ground has now warmed two months early, and woke up the wild pollinators. They are ravenously hungry now, but there is no nectar availble for them to recharge. Everything is still brown and nothing is blooming yet. They are starving to death before they can start this year’s broods. It’s horrible. We can only hope enough new ones will fill in from elsewhere when the flowers/trees finally bloom (the drought is a whole ‘nother cataclysmic problem) or it is could be a catastrophe this year. I don’t think there are nearly enough domestic bees to do the job.