Henbit

[bwallace23350]

It is starting to bloom here. From what I gather bees will work it but it is a poor thing for them. Will they work it hard enough not to starve?

[beepro]

Bees will work anything that can feed themselves to avoid starvation.  When in doubt I
just add a sugar brick into the hives.   Remember that these bees will die in a few weeks.  It is
more important to keep the colony going until the flow is on.  Feb-April will be our critical time either to
expand or collapse a colony.

[Dallasbeek]

You should have dandelions blooming soon if not already.

[Acebird]

Bees pick the best food source that is available to them and then they will pick the next best.  Like humans "best" can be determined by quantity not quality.

[Van, Arkansas, USA]

Good for you beeks in Alabama, Texas and California to have flowers, enjoy.  Gonna be a while in N Ar.  Not a single dandelion here, high in the 40?s next 7 days.  Soon, very soon flowers will appear.  I am anxious, been colder than normal for January.

However, I enjoy reading your text (with envy) of whatever is blooming.
Blessings

[bwallace23350]

I have attempted feed so far with no luck. Maybe next week. Yes be jealous by the end of the month by the roadsides things will be in full bloom.

[Michael Bush]

The bees will work henbit until something better comes along.

[bwallace23350]

I am not sure what my bees are on right now but they are doiing more than orientation flights.