Despite several strangely warm days (over 70 degrees F) over the last few weeks, we've dipped back down to a cool, damp, gray cycle of lows in the 30s and highs in the 40s. I expected to perhaps see an early queen or two visiting our Quince bush. But no observed activity yet. The rain will be a good drink for some of the flowers that are already blooming. Hoping to see some bumble bee queens soon. I'll be posting open blooms shortly.

-LIL