The Hairy Footed Flower Bee (Anthophora plumipes) is one of the earliest emerging solitary bees. By the end of February and into early March the male of the species climbs out of his egg chamber and into the sunlight.

Early Bee Plants
What’s in flower for emerging bees in your garden? This is a critical time in bee world, late winter flowers […]

Emerging Queens
The first bumblebees we see in late winter and early spring are the overwintered Queen bees setting up a nest

Signs of Spring
The garden is starting to stir. The light is growing, the buds are swelling and the plants are sprouting into growth