Why is the thread so long?
It was always meant to never end.
I note what is flowering in my neck of the woods and it does give me a record when various plants are flowerring. It is very useful.
I give you an example:
Today 10.10. 21 - The pecan's are just starting to flower.
I move my nuc's close to a Pecan Orchard as they seem to do well there this time of the year...they also work the Blue Gum and other plants.
Another:
The Liquid Amber is an indicator plant for me. When they start to flower it says " Spring" and I start to look out for drones...because i need drones to make queens ...to make nuc's.
I put out an occasional Bee Newsletter out when I have the time. I know that other people keep an eye on the thread to see what is flowering.
In my case I know that if a tree is flowering closer to the coast that it will flower here 10 to 14 days later.
I also have a thread on " Swarming" - my swarming season starts about 14 days after the coastel event.
Does this make sense?
If the thread takes up too much space, my apology - I can stop writing.
keep well
max
Max; You have always kept this topic 'centrally located', true to the namesake of its title, "What's flowering Queensland". You have never broken a rule, you have never posted a cuss word, never insulted a fellow member, you have always been polite, kind, respectful, and reasonable, to all members who have posted on this thread, 'your thread that you started'. It is, and has been my pleasure to read your comments. You are welcome and encouraged to post 'whatever you want to post' including bees, flowering plants, or whatever you wish, without question, within the bylaws.
As a member in good standing here Max, I think it is a good time to reiterate not only to you but your fellow countrymen, this is just as much 'your home' as it is any other members. You, along with your fellow countrymen are free, and should always feel free and welcome, to post of your of unique beekeeping experiences without question, comfortably in any way you see fit, as long as it's within the rules. This Max, you have always done. Keep up the good work....
Adding on a side note: You folks in Australia have an unique country, so many different plants, animals, terrain etc that are not found in other parts of the world which are unique to your own continent. A place where you and your fellow countrymen have adapted and prospered. I for one do not post here often under the heading, "Down Under Beekeeping", yet I enjoy reading post from every thread here. From Melbourne to Perth. Keep up the good work and conversation.....
Phillip