Here in Northern Georgia, USA, there is alder, witch hazel, etc beginning to bloom. My earliest and best source for the bees seems to be what we call "winter honeysuckle", a very fragrant shrub used as plantings around residences. I don't know the species, but it flowers very early with blooms in the axils of the leaves. The pollen is abundant and is very pale yellow/green. It's probably blooming now in South Carolina, USA I'm always happy to see it start to bloom, for I know my old aching bones will soon be enjoying the spring sunshine again! Cordially, Jim ----------------------------------------------------- | James D. Satterfield | [log in to unmask] | | P.O. Box 2243 | [log in to unmask] | | Decatur, GA 30031 USA | Telephone 404 378-8917 | -----------------------------------------------------