just a short report from the stormy north - south carolina border took first swarm yesterday (april 2). when i checked over all the colonies today between thunderstorms I found that the 2 supers i put on each colonie march first to help avoid swarming were being filled with honey . one colonie even had most of the first super capped. apples in full bloom along with basswood and dandelion, and wild cherry starting to bloom today. it appears to be very early season and might be a fruitful one. northerners get ready! Al Boehm Columbus NC