Bob Darrell asks:  When can
> I expect to see Robinia pseudoacacia flowering?  I understand that nectar flow from these
> trees can be intermittent.  Any details?

In upstate NY (Albany area) black locust is in full bloom.  Possibly
the most impressive bloom in years!  Last year, due to a very warm
winter and a spring with a late freeze snap there was nary a blossom
to be had.  In contrast, this year the blossoms are very conspicuous
and the groves of black locust are beautifully outstanding!  I was
working hives yesterday and the frames were literally dripping nectar!
 The honey is a beautiful water white and takes years to granulate.

And yes, black locust can be very fickle, producing perhaps one or 2
years in 5.  In these parts it blooms in late May in the "transition
period" from cool wet spring to dry hot summer.  Many years it gets
washed out from spring rains, other years it burns up from hot sun.
It has a short bloom period, a week to 10 days.  This year the blossom
period started with cool rains that went to torrential downpours, then
into two near perfect days, and now we're having a heat wave (today
may set a record high).  Always the optimist, I have added extra
supers!  When the weather cooperates with the bloom black locust can
yield an amazing crop!

Aaron Morris - I think, therefore I bee!
This year that turned
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> Bob Darrell
> Caledon Ontario
> Canada
> 44N80W
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